Scope
Description
South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) is planning to install at seat power for customers within standard and first-class accommodation within its Class 158 and 159 fleet as part of the wider ongoing project to refurbish this fleet.
The purpose of this modification is to make at seat power within first class more accessible along with the addition of USB-C charging and to introduce USB-C charging facilities for the first time to standard class and a minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab.
This is a Supply of Goods requirement. The headline requirements are as follows:
A minimum of one USB-C outlet per seat for both standard and first class;
A minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab;
The wheelchair bays shall have both USB-C and 230V outlets.
No minimum order quantity for spares.
As a business we have decided to bring the Works element of installation in house but still require the goods to be procured.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30237132 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interfaces
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 February 2026
Engagement process description
This engagement is meant to inform the market about a potential supply of goods contract opportunity with SWRL.
This opportunity will be run through the Medius e-Sourcing platform (Wax Digital).
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
- Companies House: 03266760
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHL-7495-VCQT
South Bank Central 4th Floor, 30 Stamford Street,
London
SE1 9LQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)