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CLIP Electronic Communication Network(ECN) Harnesses

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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14 Jul 2025 at 14:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Jul 2025 at 13:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a direct award contract to supply CLIP Electronic Communication Network (ECN) Harnesses for 12 train sets as part of their infrastructure improvements. The awarded contract is valued at £659,127 gross and commenced on 8 August 2025, with completion projected by 7 August 2027, potentially extending to 2028 if needed. This procurement falls under the utilities special regime and is crucial for the integration of passenger information, CCTV, and data transmission systems, focusing on the rail industry. The procurement process was driven by technical requirements to meet existing system integrations, with HARTING LIMITED based in Northampton being the awarded supplier.

The tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in railway parts and data network cabling. Companies specialising in railway system components and those capable of delivering tailored data harness solutions stand to gain from such contracts. The direct award method minimises competition but also accentuates the potential niche market for businesses capable of meeting specific technical requirements and providing integrated solutions. This procurement enhances prospects for small and medium enterprises familiar with rail infrastructure projects and capable of executing complex supply logistics within set timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLIP Electronic Communication Network(ECN) Harnesses

Notice Description

CLIP Electronic Communication Network(ECN) Harnesses (assembly of cables) for 12 train sets

Procurement Information

The reason for the Direct Award: Harting ECN components are required by the contracts for Data Transmission System (DTS) and Passenger Information System (PIS). It is also part of the design integration for the other saloon systems i.e. CCTV. The provision of ECN components has been descoped within the DTS/PIS contracts so it can be supplied as integrated harnesses (a chain configuration as opposed to individual ECN cables). Any deviance from this agreed cable would invalidate the warranty associated with the DTS/PIS & CCTV Systems (contained within the drawings of the system) as we would have used a part that is not of the formally agreed design, thereby invalidating the Declarations of Design Performance. Without provision of the ECN harnesses, the new systems will be unable to be operated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£549,273 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£549,273 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARTING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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