Planning

Supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C At Seat Power Material

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) is initiating a public procurement process for the supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C at seat power material, aimed at enhancing customer convenience within standard and first-class accommodations. This opportunity, currently in the planning stage, involves the procurement of goods where the installation works will be undertaken in-house by SWRL. The procurement process is expected to proceed via the Medius e-Sourcing platform (Wax Digital), with a market engagement milestone scheduled for the 24th of February, 2026. The contract is set to span from the 30th of April, 2026, to the 29th of April, 2031, covering regions including South East (UKJ) and South West (UKK) of England. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime and is above the threshold, ensuring rigorous public undertaking standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in USB interfaces and electric goods supply, particularly those integrating cutting-edge charging technology. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, with no minimum order quantity for spares ensuring flexible supply requirements. The comprehensive refurbishment project and installation works led by SWRL promise substantial avenues for collaboration and partnership, thereby driving innovation and facilitating expansion within the rail industry's supply chain. Businesses with expertise in producing adaptable charging solutions and utility equipment will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C At Seat Power Material

Notice Description

South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) is planning to install at seat power for customers within standard and first-class accommodation within its Class 158 and 159 fleet as part of the wider ongoing project to refurbish this fleet. The purpose of this modification is to make at seat power within first class more accessible along with the addition of USB-C charging and to introduce USB-C charging facilities for the first time to standard class and a minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab. This is a Supply of Goods requirement. The headline requirements are as follows: A minimum of one USB-C outlet per seat for both standard and first class; A minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab; The wheelchair bays shall have both USB-C and 230V outlets. No minimum order quantity for spares. As a business we have decided to bring the Works element of installation in house but still require the goods to be procured.

Planning Information

This engagement is meant to inform the market about a potential supply of goods contract opportunity with SWRL. This opportunity will be run through the Medius e-Sourcing platform (Wax Digital).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014364-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30237132 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcontracts@swrailway.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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