Scope
Reference
WS2440522969
Description
TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to help shape an upcoming procurement opportunity. This is a valuable chance to engage with us early, gain insight into our requirements, and contribute your expertise.
A new requirement for the S Stock fleet which consists of two fleet types, S8 fleet and S7 fleet. The S8 fleet serves only the Metropolitan line. The S7 fleet serves the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines.
The Scope of Work (SoW) is to overhaul the saloon passenger seating cushions, Tip-up assembly and armrest pads which is to be delivered as part of the S Stock passenger seating overhaul scope.
To meet the current overhaul periodicity, the seat and backrest cushions (all seat types) require a new design. The new design will be designed and manufactured by a seat manufacturer implementing TfL requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2029
- Possible extension to 28 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33193223 - Wheelchair seats
- 34360000 - Seats for civil aircraft
- 34631300 - Rolling-stock seats
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 50224100 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock seats
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 May 2025
Engagement process description
A supplier event will be held in due course. Interested organisations are advised to express their interest in attending the event, please contact lynettegatsi@tfl.gov.uk
This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
London Underground Limited
- Companies House: 01900907
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJB-7544-VZCL
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lynette Gatsi
Email: lynettegatsi@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Transport for London
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring on behalf of London Underground Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lynette Gatsi
Email: lynettegatsi@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham