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Supply and Repair of Intercar Barriers for Victoria Line, London Underground Rolling Stock

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Repair of Intercar Barriers for Victoria Line, London Underground Rolling Stock". This tender falls under the industry category of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, aiming to ensure passenger safety by preventing falls at stations. The procurement was carried out through a direct award process, citing technical reasons for choosing a single supplier, ICON Aerospace Technology Ltd, who holds exclusive rights over the necessary design and manufacturing processes. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd April 2026 and conclude on 1st April 2030, with a total contract value of approximately £905,000. The procurement adheres to the legal framework set by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in rail industry safety components, particularly those offering unique manufacturing capabilities or specialised technical services. Companies similar to ICON Aerospace Technology, which possess proprietary technologies, intellectual property, or specialized skills that ensure compatibility with existing rail systems, would be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. This specific contract underscores the importance of technical expertise and ownership of intellectual property in securing government contracts, especially where safety-critical infrastructure components are concerned.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Repair of Intercar Barriers for Victoria Line, London Underground Rolling Stock

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply and repair of Intercar barriers for Victoria Line, London Underground Rolling Stock. The Intercar barriers prevent the risk of passengers on platforms falling into gaps between cars at stations, making them safety critical items. The total amount is circa PS905,000. Spend is not committed and the repairs and associated consumables will be according to requirement. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Section 41.6 Schedule 5 paragraph 6 which states: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract (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

The Victoria Line Intercar barriers are supplied by ICON Aerospace Technology. Due to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) controlled design and the bespoke nature of the barriers, only ICON Aerospace Technology is able to guarantee full compatibility and continuity of supply. The Intercar barriers mitigate the risk of passengers on platforms falling into gaps between cars at stations, classifying them as safety critical items. ICON holds ownership of the design, maintains intellectual property rights for the rubber compound, and controls the manufacture and construction process, including the mould tools used in production. In the absence of comprehensive supporting documentation, developing an independent specification presents significant technical challenges. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Section 41.6 Schedule 5 paragraph 6 which states: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract (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-060e14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006493-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£905,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 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
Roxana Staiculescu
Contact Email
roxanastaiculescu@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

ICON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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