Scope
Reference
WS2284289369
Description
This procurement is for the Supply of Shoe Gears and Beams for S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock.
Shoe Gear assemblies are required to transfer traction current from the conductor rail to the train. The Beams function is to secure the relevant safety critical materials to the bogie frame or axle whilst providing the necessary insulation to electrically isolate the traction supply current from the rest of the wheelset and bogie structure. Without Shoe Gears or Beams the rolling stock is unable to move.
The Total amount is circa £6,328,284 Spend is not committed and orders placed will be according to requirement.
The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award and is compliant with Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 which states:
The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-
(a) a change in 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
(b )the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £6,328,284 excluding VAT
- £7,593,940 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
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 S Stock Shoe Gears and Beams are proprietary assets and currently supplied by Schunk Carbon Technology. Due to the bespoke nature of the Shoe Gears and Beams and the technical dependency, only Schunk Carbon Technology can ensure full compatibility and continuity of supply.
Supplier
SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- Companies House: 00737825
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHP-7899-NJRV
Europa Works
Grangefield Industrial Estate
LS28 6QR
United Kingdom
Email: damon.cadman@schunk-group.com
Website: http://www.schunk-group.com
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen White
Email: helenwhite@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government