Scope
Reference
WS2752198208
Description
Membership of the COMET (Community of Metros) international benchmarking group for metro and segregated light rail operators gives London Underground access to a pool of knowledge and expertise, including information which is otherwise commercially sensitive, from 45 other metros from around the world. The CoMET Benchmarking Group provides metro operators with a unique platform for global collaboration, enabling access to a diverse network of international metro systems, confidential performance data, and shared operational insights. Through secure and trust-based knowledge exchange, members gain tailored benchmarking analysis and learn from best practices across regions, helping them enhance efficiency, service quality, and strategic decision-making in a non-competitive environment.
Contract 1. CoMET Benchmarking Membership for London Underground
Supplier
Contract value
- £241,471 excluding VAT
- £289,765 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 09487272
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJN-2398-RRXZ
The Faculty Building Level 1 Imperial College London
London
SW7 2AZ
United Kingdom
Email: iproj@imperial.ac.uk
Website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/support-for-staff/imperial-projects/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. CoMET Benchmarking Membership for London Underground
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government