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The Provision of Southern Track, Rail Systems and Signalling Replacement Material Design, Manufacture and Storage.

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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21 Jul 2025 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent award for the contract themed "The Provision of Southern Track, Rail Systems and Signalling Replacement Material Design, Manufacture and Storage" has been issued by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited. Situated in London, this procurement is categorized under the 'private utility' sector, specifically focusing on electrical signalling equipment for railways and railway points. This stage of the procurement process is marked as complete, with the award announced on 21st July 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the necessity for specialised qualifications that Trackwork Limited uniquely possesses to undertake this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the railway supply chain, especially those specializing in rail systems, signalling equipment, and railway infrastructure. Companies capable of providing advanced design and manufacturing, along with the capacity for extensive storage solutions, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the awarded company, Trackwork Limited, is noted for its large-scale operations, other businesses with similar scale and expertise in large supply and manufacturing setups could benefit from capitalising on such procurement opportunities in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Southern Track, Rail Systems and Signalling Replacement Material Design, Manufacture and Storage.

Notice Description

To design, manufacture & store the Point Operating Equipment (POE) and Switches and Crossings (S&C) required to be installed at Selhurst and Brighton Depots as part of the Southern Track Rail System and Signalling Replacement Project To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967395245

Procurement Information

It is believed that Trackwork are the only organisation qualified to undertake the design and manufacture of the Point Operating Equipment (POE) and Switches and Crossings (S&C) required to be installed at Selhurst and Brighton Depots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

34941800 - Railway points

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,317,979 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.pallett@blueyonder.co.uk
Contact Phone
07710543281

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRACKWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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