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Repair of Bakerloo 72 Train Stock Emergency Saloon Fan Inverters

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Transport for London, concerns the repair of Bakerloo Line 72 Train Stock Emergency Saloon Fan Inverters, focusing on the supply and repair of critical parts such as Driver Cards and Control Cards. The procurement falls under the utilities category and is directed through a Direct Award method under legal basis 2023/54. The process stage is identified as complete, with SepsaMedha as the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £288,000 excluding VAT, has a potential extension of 5+3 years from the initial start date of 30th March 2026. This procurement addresses the technical and operational challenges of maintaining vital components for London Underground's rolling stock, contributing to passenger safety and comfort.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with railway components, particularly those specialising in OEM-controlled assets. SepsaMedha, as the original manufacturer, benefits from continued collaboration due to its specialised understanding and proprietary rights over the component schematics and specifications. Businesses adept in the rail infrastructure sector or possessing similar technological expertise in safety-critical systems could find this tender relevant for strategic growth and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. The focus on direct procurement underscores the importance of supplier continuity for maintaining compatibility and operational efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair of Bakerloo 72 Train Stock Emergency Saloon Fan Inverters

Notice Description

This procurement is for repair and supply of Driver Cards, Control Cards and component parts of the inverters that supply the Emergency Saloon Ventilation Fans for the Bakerloo Line, London Underground Rolling Stock. The Bakerloo Line 72TS emergency fan inverter is a safety critical piece of equipment designed specifically for the power supply to two of the six ventilation fans in each 72TS saloon car. If the infrastructure power supply is lost, they can continue maintaining the power supply to the fans, as they are supplied by the on-board train batteries. This helps enable a measure of passenger comfort until power supply restoration or passenger detrainment. Total contract amount is circa PS288,000 excluding VAT. The justification for Direct Award will come under Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5 Section 7 Additional or repeat goods, services or works. This states where a public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Procurement Information

Sepsa Medha are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the driver cards, control cards and component parts of the inverters that supply the emergency saloon ventilation Fans. The inverters are OEM-controlled assets. Technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and spare parts information are strictly controlled and not shared with third parties. The supply and repairs require compatible parts, and due to lack of technical documentation and information, it is not possible to create a specification for an alternative. For another supplier to carry out the repairs on the SEPSA MEDHA inverter would require technical resource from the supplier to investigate and familiarise themselves with the unit's internal equipment and associated software. A change of supplier would also require additional product and compatibility assurance, in the form product testing and trials and in out and of train service due the safety criticality of the part.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009526-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

31155000 - Inverters

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 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
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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

SEPSAMEDHA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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