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Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Nov 2025 at 12:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking a direct award public procurement contract for the "Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos". The procurement process falls under the "award" and "contract" stages with a direct procurement method in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, due to the unique intellectual property rights and technical expertise required. The contract, valued at £1,701,147 excluding VAT, is specifically awarded to Alstom Transport UK Limited as they possess the necessary competencies and there are no viable alternatives. This contract commences on the 9th of December, 2025, and runs until the 8th of December, 2030. The project is classified under the goods category, relevant to the railway and tramway industry, with delivery taking place in the UK, particularly within the London region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the railway supply chain, particularly those specialising in locomotive components and maintenance services. While this specific tender is a direct award due to the unique qualifications held by Alstom Transport UK Limited, businesses offering complementary goods and services may benefit indirectly by collaborating with the supplier to fulfil the programme's broader logistical and manufacturing needs. Large-scale enterprises with a focus on railway technology and maintenance could potentially find partnership opportunities with Alstom, thus expanding their market reach within this niche industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos

Notice Description

The justification for awarding proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 by Direct Award for the Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Engineering Vehicles (EV) Battery Locos to support the essential safety critical requirements under the Engineering Vehicles programme of work under Logistics and Manufacturing (L&M), is that the supplier has the intellectual property and technical expertise and recognition that currently there is no reasonable alternatives. Total contract amount is PS1,701,147 excluding VAT. Direct award justification - the approval is sought on the basis of direct award permitted under Procurement Act 2023 Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 and 6. The public contract concerns the overhaul of Master Controllers and spares by Alstom Transport (UK) Limited in circumstances where: Paragraph 5 - The following conditions are met in relation to the public... (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Paragraph 6 - The following conditions are met in relation to the public... (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

Procurement Information

Direct award justification - In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 and 6, the public contract concerns the overhaul of Master Controllers and spares by Alstom Transport (UK) Limited in circumstances where: Paragraph 5 (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Paragraph 6 - (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e92d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077242-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,701,147 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Kenneth Nwaelene
Contact Email
kennethnwaelene@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

ALSTOM TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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