Scope
Reference
WS2641033202
Description
The ambience refurbishment work is aimed at restoring and upgrading interior surface finishes to enhance the overall passenger environment on the Central Line 1992 Tube Stock (92TS). Many vehicles currently exhibit signs of deterioration, including damaged window protective films, scratched or faded interior panels, and instances of graffiti.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 July 2026 to 17 July 2030
- Possible extension to 16 July 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract extension to be utilised to extend the delivery of the services if required where any delays may occur during the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender submissions will need to be submitted via e-tendering portal Ariba: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Please send your expression of interest for this tender to ingaskutane@tfl.gov.uk
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical criteria that will determine: - Supplier technical capability; - Functional requirement compliance; - Refurbishment Process Acceptance Compliance; - Resource & Quality Plan |
Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Commercial offering as per the provided price schedule |
Price | 40% |
| Social value | Social value measures |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary market engagement has been carried out in 2024.
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