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1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 13:54

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)" was conducted by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on the overhaul of rolling-stock seats, specifically within the Central and Waterloo & City Lines. The contract, awarded on 6th August 2025, involved reupholstering a total of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats to meet updated RVAR compliance standards, with design elements provided by TfL. This procurement, classified under goods and carried out through a negotiated tender, was managed under the procurement rules and procedures of TfL. The negotiation included a prior call for competition, with a selective procurement method, and was geographically located within the UKI region of London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the reconditioning and railway equipment sectors, particularly those who specialise in seat refurbishment and upholstery services. The contract, valued at approximately £4,620,437.34 and awarded to Richmond Interior Supplies Ltd, highlights potential growth avenues for small to medium enterprises capable of supplying and executing complex refurbishment projects, especially within the public transport industry. With a focus on compliance, quality materials, and adherence to TfL standards, companies with experience in urban railway service supplies stand to benefit the most. Given the meticulous nature of the procurement method, businesses equipped to engage in detailed negotiation and competitive bidding processes would be especially well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)

Notice Description

This procurement for the 1992 Tube Stock (Central and Waterloo & City Lines) Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP) will be carried out as a single procurement through a negotiated tender process conducted in accordance with TfL rules, governance, and procedures. The contract involves the winning bidder to reupholster with foam and an updated RVAR compliant moquette design. Moquette design supplied by TfL. Quantity is consisting of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope is for two lines (Central and Waterloo & City) quantity consisting of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04502d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

34631300 - Rolling-stock seats

39111000 - Seats

39114000 - Parts of seats

50224100 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,620,437 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHMOND INTERIOR SUPPLIES

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