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S-Stock Passenger Seat Upgrade

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 21:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

25 Apr 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2025 at 17:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL), operating from 5 Endeavour Square, London, is currently in the tender stage for a substantial procurement project titled "S-Stock Passenger Seat Upgrade." This initiative is part of the public undertaking and focuses on the design, manufacture, and supply of approximately 61,140 seats for the S-Stock trains on the London Underground, serving key lines such as the Metropolitan, District, Hammersmith and City, and Circle Lines. The procurement process utilizes a selective method termed "Competitive flexible procedure," and involves multiple stages including Conditions of Participation, Initial Tenders, Negotiation, and Best and Final Offer. Interested suppliers need to express their interest by both email and registration on TfL's SAP Ariba system by 22nd June 2026. The project, valued at £7.2 million gross, is scheduled for award by 5th March 2027, with a contract period starting from 26th March 2027 to 25th March 2030, extendable by 24 months if necessary.

This tender presents numerous business expansion opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport equipment, seating solutions, and reconditioning services. With a focus on high-quality technical solutions, project management, commercial viability, and social value, the competition is ideally suited for firms capable of meeting these criteria. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to entities providing innovative seat design and manufacturing expertise. The project's scale and the London location provide an attractive setting for businesses looking to solidify their foothold in the UK’s transport sector, promising significant future engagement with TfL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S-Stock Passenger Seat Upgrade

Notice Description

TfL are procuring the design, manufacture and supply of circa 61,140 seats for the 'S-Stock' trains. The S-Stock fleet of trains comprises of the following lines on London Underground: - Metropolitan Line; - District Line; - Hammersmith and City Line; and - Circle Line. This contract for an estimated duration of 3 years with an option to extend for up to 24 months. In total there is a nominal 193 trains consisting of two variants, 'S8' (59 trains circa 360 seats each) and 'S7' (133 trains circa 304 seats each).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is an option in the proposed contract for storage facilities to meet the needs of TfL.

Renewal: It may be prudent to extend the contract by up to 24 months to allow for risks (known and unknown) to the project.

Planning Information

A supplier event will be held in due course. Interested organisations are advised to express their interest in attending the event, please contact lynettegatsi@tfl.gov.uk This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045144-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

34631300 - Rolling-stock seats

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

50224100 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2027 - 25 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Additional Buyers

London Underground Limited

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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