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CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:39

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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10 Sep 2025 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a public procurement process for the "CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works", targeting the refurbishment of the Central Line 1992 Tube Stock. The tender is in the active stage, having been announced on 10th September 2025. With a tender period ending on 3rd December 2025, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the Ariba e-tendering platform. This project falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on railway transport services and related maintenance, with a total contract value of £6 million, potentially extending to £7.2 million with VAT. The procurement method employed is open procedure, and it encompasses services above the procurement threshold. The contract period is expected to run from 18th July 2026 to 17th July 2030, with possible extensions due to project delays.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in railway refurbishment and maintenance to engage with a major public authority such as TfL. Companies with expertise in interior refurbishment, compliance with technical standards, and a strong social value proposition would be well-suited to compete. As the evaluation criteria place significant emphasis on technical capability, price competitiveness, and social impact, businesses with robust resource and quality plans stand a good chance of success. The opportunity is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs given the requirements, enabling business growth and potential long-term collaboration with one of the UK's leading transport organizations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works

Notice Description

The ambience refurbishment work is aimed at restoring and upgrading interior surface finishes to enhance the overall passenger environment on the Central Line 1992 Tube Stock (92TS). Many vehicles currently exhibit signs of deterioration, including damaged window protective films, scratched or faded interior panels, and instances of graffiti.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension to be utilised to extend the delivery of the services if required where any delays may occur during the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05974c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069258-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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