Award

375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs

SE TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 12:25

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

SE TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the "375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs" project, addressing urgently needed repairs to the Class 375 fleet’s crush tubes to mitigate safety risks. The contract, awarded on 19th August 2025, is valued at £739,200 and covers repair and maintenance services focusing on railway passenger coaches and locomotives. Applied Inspection, an SME located in Derby, has been contracted to carry out the services across several regions in the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 8th September 2025 to 27th December 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the extreme urgency of the required safety-critical repairs.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services within the railway industry, particularly those adept at handling urgent, safety-critical assignments. SMEs with expertise in railway safety equipment maintenance and regional service delivery can find similar tenders lucrative. Applied Inspection's role as the supplier also exemplifies how small to medium-sized enterprises with the right capabilities can secure significant contracts with public sector buyers like SE TRAINS LIMITED, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to the railway sector's safety and operational standards.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs

Notice Description

Class 375 fleet check and repair of crush tubes, as it has been identified there are defects - this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet. Due to the safety critical nature of this requirement, the standstill period will not be adhered to as Section 51(3) to justify that Section 51(1) doesn't apply due to extreme urgency.

Procurement Information

CL 375 have been identified with a defect to the crush tubes, this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet - a check and repair is urgently required to be carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34622200 - Railway passenger coaches

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£616,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 27 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southeasternrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPLIED INSPECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c-2025-08-19T13:25:19+01:00",
    "date": "2025-08-19T13:25:19+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03266762",
            "name": "SE TRAINS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03266762"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PWRR-2348-DXXP"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Second Floor",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 2AU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@southeasternrailway.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01792147",
            "name": "Applied inspection",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01792147"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sibbalds, Oakhurst House, 57 Ashbourne Road",
                "locality": "Derby",
                "postalCode": "DE22 3FS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "applied-info@acuren.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.appliedinspection.co.uk/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-03266762",
        "name": "SE TRAINS LIMITED"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs",
        "description": "Class 375 fleet check and repair of crush tubes, as it has been identified there are defects - this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet. Due to the safety critical nature of this requirement, the standstill period will not be adhered to as Section 51(3) to justify that Section 51(1) doesn't apply due to extreme urgency.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "CL 375 have been identified with a defect to the crush tubes, this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet - a check and repair is urgently required to be carried out.",
        "specialRegime": [
            "utilities"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "urgency"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 739200,
                "amount": 616000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01792147",
                    "name": "Applied inspection"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34622200",
                            "description": "Railway passenger coaches"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50221000",
                            "description": "Repair and maintenance services of locomotives"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKD",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKF",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKD",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKF",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-08T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-12-27T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "049818-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049818-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-19T13:12:26+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "049822-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-19T13:25:19+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2025-09-05T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}