Scope
Reference
WS2524423908
Description
The scope of the Specification includes the design, prototyping and testing of the Modified Drawgear at all intermediate positions on the 1996 Tube Stock (96TS) vehicles.
The scope requirements for the design, prototyping and testing of a Modified Drawgear for the London Underground (LU) 1996 Tube Stock (96TS) are to address the known deficiencies of the existing system. This project is known as Jubilee Vehicle
Underframe Modification (JVUM) Project Lot 2.
The Designer is required to design, supply and test prototypes for the Modified Drawgear at the intermediate vehicle positions of the 96TS.
The Modified Drawgear shall feature a Collapse Element to replace the failing Jaw Release Mechanism,
As the Jaw Release Mechanism is complex and bespoke, collapse solutions of proven technology used in the railway industry are preferred.
The Modified Drawgear shall have a design life of not less than 25 years.
The Designer is required to deliver prototypes of the Modified Drawgear for testing.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2028
- Possible extension to 29 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The extension of the contract is for any unforeseen delays in delivering the contract (if any).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender submissions or any questions need to be published via Tfl e-tendering portal: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw.
There are several clarification stages during the tender process which are set out in Volume 1 - ITT Instruction document.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical capabilities and experience |
Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Commercial (price for system design, concept design, detailed design, prototype design, production readiness). |
Quality | 30% |
| Deliverability | Deliverability capabilities and experience |
Quality | 10% |
| Social value | Delivery of demonstrable and measurable Social Value in respect of contract |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Planned tender stages :
Procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) issue
PSQ Clarification submission
PSQ Responses submission by the suppliers
Evaluation of PSQ
Inform suppliers on who passed PSQ stage
Supplier site visits
Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders (ISIT) Clarification questions
Authority response submission
ISIT Proposal submission
Evaluation of bids (including clarifications by authority)
Negotiation Period (if required)
Issue Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT) (if negotiation phase undertaken)
ISFT Proposal submission
Evaluation of ISFT
Publish Contract Award Notice and Assessment Summaries
Standstill Period (8 Working Days)
Post Tender Clarification Meeting (if required)
Contract Execution
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The preliminary market engagement notice has not been published because the market engagement has already taken place in June to July 2024.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Tender documents will be available from 1 July 2025 via Tfl e-tendering portal SAP/Ariba.
Only those suppliers who have registered on SAP/Ariba portal will be able to access the tender documents.
Please use the link below to register your organisation on Ariba if you have not done so yet: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training
If you have any difficulties with registration or access please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk and alternatively email Inga Skutane at email:ingaskutane@tfl.gov.uk to advise on the issues.
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Inga Skutane
Email: ingaskutane@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government