Planning

Wheel Slide Protection (WSP) Box replacement for Central line

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London Underground Limited in collaboration with Transport for London involves the Wheel Slide Protection (WSP) Box replacement for the Central line. This procurement is currently in the planning stage for a direct award and aims to redesign and supply modern electronic cards for the WSP Control Unit and the Traction Brake Encoder and Decoder. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th October 2027, lasting until 29th October 2031, covering delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. Industry categories pertinent to this tender include Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, as well as Transport services. Interested parties can anticipate a future notice date set for 4th February 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the rail and transport industries, especially those adept at confronting obsolescence and performance issues in railway systems. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly beneficial due to the suitability criteria detailed in the procurement process. The planned engagement to explore long-term solutions and understand market capability underscores the project's potential for fostering innovation and improving the WSP system availability and safety. Thus, enterprises with expertise in electronic systems design, particularly in transportation applications, are well-positioned to leverage this tender to bolster business growth.

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Notice Title

Wheel Slide Protection (WSP) Box replacement for Central line

Notice Description

This procurement will deliver the redesign and supply of modern replacement electronic cards for the Wheel Slide Protection (WSP) Control Unit and the Traction Brake Encoder and Decoder, eliminating obsolescence and restoring units currently Beyond Economical Repair back into operational service

Planning Information

Please provide your interest by 16 September 2025 and registering it by sending email to IngaSkutane@tfl.gov.uk. We will send the EME questionnaire with the associated documents to all interested suppliers on 17 September 2025. Deadline for submitting your early market engagement responses is 7 October 2025. Any further information will be provided during early market engagement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027868-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2027 - 29 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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