Scope
Reference
WS2557340491
Description
This procurement will cover the supply of new Head Lights and Tail Lights for the replacement of existing old head and tail lights on the London Underground S stock (Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) trains, required to renew the the lighting system compliance and to support the fleet overhaul activities.
The head and tail lights are bespoke to the S stock fleet and have not been replaced since the fleet's introduction, approximately 15 years ago.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £869,222 excluding VAT
- £1,043,067 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 20 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The justification for awarding this contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, Paragraph 7, to BMAC Limited is to ensure replacement of existing (old) head lights and tail lights on the S stock fleet.
The design and manufacture of the lights was carried out by Translec Limited (now BMAC Limited), from the time of the fleet's procurement, so there would be a continuity of supply from the time of introduction of these components by using BMAC Limited - to avoid potential incompatibility issues that could result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operations or maintenance of the system, if the lights are alternatively sourced.
Paragraph 7 (Additional or repeat goods, services or works) States:
"A contracting authority may award a public contract to an existing supplier for additional goods, services or works that are the same or compatible with existing provisions, whether already supplied or contracted to be supplied, if both
(i) a change of supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (ii) that difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operations or maintenance"
Supplier
BMAC LIMITED
- Companies House: 05393377
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHW-6859-NTCG
Units 13-14 Shepley Industrial Estate South
Manchester
M34 5DW
United Kingdom
Email: stephen.bennett@bmac.ltd.uk
Website: http://www.bmac.ltd.uk
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
London Underground Limited
- Companies House: 01900907
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJB-7544-VZCL
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: obinnaidoko@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: Transport for London procuring on behalf of their subsidiary, London Underground Limited.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: obinnaidoko@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham