Tender

Supply of Visual Display Surrounds for 92TS Central Line Fleet

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 18:06

Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by London Underground Limited, is in the tender stage and involves the supply of Visual Display Surrounds for the 1992 Tube Stock as part of the Central Line Improvement Programme. The buying organisation, London Underground Limited, with Transport for London conducting the procurement, is seeking suppliers for goods classified under transport equipment and auxiliary products. The procurement is an open, competitive flexible procedure expected to proceed electronically through the SAP Ariba portal. Located in London, UK, interested bidders must submit their proposals by 23 January 2026, 17:00 GMT, with an anticipated award decision by 26 June 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying transport or auxiliary equipment to expand their market presence. SMEs seem encouraged to participate, given the procurement looks well-suited for them. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, includes a Procurement Specific Questions stage before selecting tender responses, allowing smaller enterprises ample opportunity to meet the required participation conditions. The scope of work provides significant growth potential as it involves supplying crucial components for a major transport system, aligning well with businesses focusing on transport equipment innovations and enhancements. Moreover, the possibility of contract renewal and additional purchases creates further business development prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Visual Display Surrounds for 92TS Central Line Fleet

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of Visual Display (VD) Surrounds for the 1992 Tube Stock (92TS) as part of Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) delivery. The VD Surrounds enclose the displays that provide real-time travel information to passengers during their journey. The existing panels will not be compatible with the new displays and therefore need replacing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract has the option to be extended in duration for up to 12 months to facilitate unplanned events. TfL reserve the right to procure additional purchases while the contract is valid. The contract has the option to purchase more of the same goods as tended for the purpose of replacing accidental damage during install and to allow for any unforeseen delays.

Renewal: The contract has the option to be extended in duration for up to 12 months to facilitate unplanned events.

Planning Information

No engagement took place for this procurement. Not needed as contracting authority are well versed on the market due to procuring the same contract a year ago.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a471
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085167-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Kinza Dar
Contact Email
kinzadar@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
TLI London

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

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