Scope
Reference
WS2024348128
Description
The Gangway and Inter-Car Barriers of the London Underground S Stock (Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) fleet of trains are overdue for replacement / overhaul according to the Vehicle Management System.
An engineering assessment has been undertaken to evaluate the current condition of the Gangways and Inter-Car Barriers. A specification report has been produced as a result and we are progressing this for early market engagement for better understanding of market interest, capacity and input to help shape appropriate commercial and technical strategy for deploying the project.
On conclusion of market engagement, the overhaul solution based on the specification, is intended to be progressed to tender with the objective of implementing it on all of London Underground's 192 S Stock fleet of trains
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies
- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 March 2026
Engagement process description
Based on current plan, the Early Market Engagement will potentially comprise the following stages.
1. Distribution of Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to known and/or suppliers that indicate interest - ASAP from the publishing of this notice.
2. Review MSQ submissions and hold technical clarification meetings with suppliers where necessary - November/December 2025 (estimate).
3. Re-engage suppliers through further clarification engagement and where necessary hold technical clarification meetings with suppliers - December 2025 - 1st quarter 2026 (estimate).
Between now and the 23rd October, please indicate your interest to participate in this Early Market Engagement exercise.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 March 2026
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
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: Procuring on behalf of subsidiary company, 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