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S Stock HVAC Repairs

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:34

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14 Aug 2025 at 05:39

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves Transport for London, a central government public authority, engaging in HVAC repair services specifically for S Stock trains. The awarded contract, with an anticipated value of approximately £370,254, was conferred to TIDYCO LIMITED through a direct award process as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023 due to their development of a prototype repair rig. The contract covers the essential repair and maintenance services for air conditioning units to ensure fleet functionality, involving the rectification of faults in both cab and saloon units. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 27th August 2025 to 26th August 2027, primarily servicing the London area.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in rolling stock maintenance and repair services, particularly those specialising in HVAC systems, to showcase their technical expertise and innovative solutions. The direct award to TIDYCO LIMITED highlights the potential for companies with prototype or novel solutions to secure business, especially in government contracts seeking specialised and tested services. Organisations of similar scale and capabilities in innovation stand to benefit from establishing expertise that aligns with direct procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

S Stock HVAC Repairs

Notice Description

This procurement will cover the immediate and ongoing requirements for the repair of Heat and Vent Air Conditioning Units (HVAC's) for S Stock trains. This will include finding faults in casualty units, rectifying the repairs, and repairing defective Cab and Saloon HVACs which is necessary to support fleet maintenance activities. Spend is not committed as HVAC's will be sent to the supplier on a fail and fix basis. The total amount is circa PS370,254. The justification for awarding this proposed contract contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award Section 41.6 Schedule 5 Paragraph 2 to Tidyco Limited for HVAC repairs without competition stems from Tidyco's having invested in developing a prototype repair rig solution for fault finding.

Procurement Information

The justification for awarding this contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 2 to Tidyco Limited is to ensure repair of the HVAC components. Tidyco have developed a test rig to understand, investigate and diagnose S Stock HVAC faults. Paragraph 2 States: Prototypes and development The public contract concerns the production of a prototype, or supply of other novel goods or services, for the purpose of- (a)testing the suitability of the goods or services, (b)researching the viability of producing or supplying the goods or services at scale and developing them for that purpose, or (c)other research, experiment, study or development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048586-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,254 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Helen White
Contact Email
helenwhite@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIDYCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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