Tender

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

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 11:02

PlanningUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 16:54

PlanningUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 12:15

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) has initiated a tender process for the supply of USB-C at-seat power materials for their Class 158 and Class 159 train fleet as part of a refurbishment project. The procurement focuses on enhancing passenger convenience by offering at-seat USB-C charging capabilities in both standard and first-class sections. The tender is currently active and falls under the 'goods' category, with a procurement method classified as an 'open procedure.' Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th April 2026 and expected award by 22nd May 2026. Deliveries are anticipated to be required in regions UKJ and UKK in the United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £600,000, excluding VAT.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those that supply power accessories and USB interfaces, to partner with a major public rail service provider. The absence of a minimum order quantity for spares could be particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their portfolio within the public sector. With the contract spanning from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2031, and potential for extension, firms have the prospect of securing a sustainable engagement to bolster business growth and stability in the supply of railway refurbishment components.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: If additional Goods are required for the wider C6 Refurbishment project SWRL reserves the right to add to the scope.

Renewal: Extension option available in case of delay to wider C6 refurbishment project.

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017783-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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


CPV Codes

30237132 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interfaces

30237280 - Power supply accessories

31224100 - Plugs and sockets

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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