1972 Bakerloo line Tube stock Supply of Electrical Harnesses for Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations Project

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 10:19

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:32

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 15:21

Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves London Underground Limited as the buyer, with Transport for London procuring on its behalf. This contract, titled "1972 Bakerloo line Tube stock Supply of Electrical Harnesses for Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations Project," falls within the utilities industry category, specifically dealing with electrical components. It is located in the United Kingdom, with a focus on London. The contract has reached the award stage, having been signed on 28th May 2026, and is set to conclude by 27th May 2030, with options for renewal. This procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, under a selective procurement method, specifically targeting the supply of electrical and data cables for compliance with the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations Project.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in manufacturing electrical components, particularly those familiar with the rail sector. The tender is particularly well-suited for larger suppliers, such as Huber & Suhner Ltd (UK), which successfully secured the contract. This tender process demonstrated competitiveness with multiple bids but ultimately highlights opportunities for producers and suppliers of electrical harnesses to engage with significant public sector clients such as Transport for London and associated entities like London Underground Limited. The procurement method and detailed specifications offer a stringent and well-defined framework, making it ideal for businesses that can meet the precise technical and compliance requirements.

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Notice Title

1972 Bakerloo line Tube stock Supply of Electrical Harnesses for Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations Project

Notice Description

Supply of Electrical cable Harnesses for RVAR Project for 1972 Bakerloo Line Supply of assorted pre-terminated electrical and data cables to a supplied design ("Harness") for London Underground Limited, built to an approved design. Goods required to facilitate compliance to the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations Project for 1972 Tube Stock (Bakerloo Line).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has the option to purchase more of the same goods as tended for the purpose of replacing accidental damage during install and to allow for any unforeseen delays.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended in duration for up to 24 months to facilitate unplanned events.

Planning Information

A small developmental order was placed for less than £125,000 following a small competitive competition to test the cable lengths, connections on a fit, form, and function basis to help inform the technical scope of this procurement. It should be noted that incumbent suppliers are aware of non-exclusivity and the technical specification does allow for all equivalent parts and cable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31321200 - Low- and medium-voltage cable

31321210 - Low-voltage cable

31321220 - Medium-voltage cable

31330000 - Coaxial cable

31650000 - Insulating fittings

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681400 - Electrical components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£904,016 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£904,016 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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

HUBER & SUHNER LTD (UK

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