Award

Primary Spring Chevrons - 09 HOPL (Victoria Line)

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

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19 Jan 2026 at 09:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London Underground Limited, part of Transport for London, involves a direct award contract for supplying bogie Primary Spring Chevrons for the Victoria Line fleet. Classified under the 'utilities' special regime, this procurement falls within the industry category of railway equipment, specifically parts of railway locomotives or rolling stock. The project, titled "Primary Spring Chevrons - 09 HOPL (Victoria Line)", is part of the Heavy Overhaul programme’s second phase, which begins in October 2026. The contract was awarded to ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED with an overall value of £518,860. The award notice was issued on 19th January 2026, with the contract period slated from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. Scheduled signature of the contract is due by 16th February 2026, ensuring timely commencement and completion of the overhaul process in London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers specialising in railway components, particularly those already established in providing OEM parts. The direct award was justified due to the need for authenticity and compliance with technical standards to ensure safety and operational efficiency on the Victoria Line. Businesses capable of supplying components that meet stringent safety and quality specifications, and those with expertise in the railway sector, are particularly well-suited. The contract, although directly awarded, highlights the importance of fostering relationships and expertise in niche sectors where technical precision and reliability are paramount, offering long-term growth potential for businesses within the transportation infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Spring Chevrons - 09 HOPL (Victoria Line)

Notice Description

This direct award procurement is for the supply of the bogie Primary Spring Chevrons for the Victoria Line fleet. The primary suspension chevrons are Metalastik units made up of metal plates bonded with a moulded rubber layer. This rubber serves a dual purpose: it acts as a spring while also providing damping, and it allows limited movement so the wheelset can make small rotations in all directions. The programme is phase 2 of the of the Victoria Line Heavy Overhaul programme. This phase will commence in October 2026. The Chevrons will be fitted to the Bogies at Depot with a 100% mandatory swap out of 128 Chevron per train. 46 trains will be overhauled in total. The train overhaul is being undertaken by TFL engineering team.

Procurement Information

The justification for award of this proposed contract to Alstom Engineering & Services UK Ltd, in accordance with the direct award under Schedule 5, paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Under the original procurement contract with Bombardier Trains UK for the Victoria Line Fleet, London Underground Limited has extensive rights to use Technical Information originally provided by Bombardier Trains UK for a number of purposes, including to undertake or procure maintenance, repair or overhaul of the train components, but that list of purposes does not include the manufacture of new components or overhaul requirements of existing goods, except in the case of declared obsolescence of those parts or a declared willingness from Bombardier Trains UK, (now known as Alstom), for London Underground Limited to procure the parts from a third party. A change of supplier would therefore oblige London Underground Limited to acquire the assembly with different technical characteristics which would result in a high likelihood of incompatibility resulting in the risk of delay in Overhaul of the entire Victoria Line Fleet. Any deviation from the original design would compromise safety-critical parameters, including ride quality, passenger comfort and derailment risk. To ensure operational safety and compliance, genuine OEM parts manufactured to the original specifications must be sourced. By procuring through Alstom, Transport for London guarantees that the Primary Spring Chevrons supplied are authentic components, manufactured to the required standards, thereby safeguarding technical compliance and the continued safe operation of the Victoria Line fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,860 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angelacorsan@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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