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465 Time Based Overhaul (TBOX) - Batteries

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "465 Time Based Overhaul (TBOX) - Batteries" project, initiated by SE TRAINS LIMITED, is now in the award stage. The buying organisation, SE TRAINS LIMITED, situated in London, is focusing on the railway industry category. This process involves direct procurement, specifically through a direct award method, which was chosen due to urgency and safety concerns regarding Networker Batteries. The award was announced on 13th March 2026, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2026 and expected to conclude on 31st October 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, particularly those producing or supply associated parts like batteries. Large companies like GNB Industrial Power UK Limited, already positioned as the supplier, are well-suited to compete due to their scale and expertise. The project ensures sustained demand through the contract period, offering a platform for growth and engagement in a crucial sector within the UK market. Business users with similar specialisations may find future tenders from SE TRAINS LIMITED to be promising opportunities for collaboration and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

465 Time Based Overhaul (TBOX) - Batteries

Notice Description

Provision of 465 Time Based Overhaul (TBOX) - Batteries, required to support the fleet to end of life.

Procurement Information

Networker Batteries are used when the power to the fleet fails, if they are not in working order, the occurrences of abandoned units (potentially full of passengers) increases leading to safety concerns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023215-2026
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
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
SE TRAINS 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 2AU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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