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Heavy Overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2026 at 16:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 12:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 14:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London procured specialist heavy overhaul and repair services for London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) wagons and associated lifting equipment supporting the Modular Points and Crossings system and track renewal. The scope covers eight LUST wagons, six lifting beams and 64 pairs of cross and connector beams. It includes refurbishment, repairs following a shunting incident, materials and replacement components, spare parts, inspection, testing, certification, non-destructive testing and assurance needed to return the assets to operational service. Annual maintenance support and condition-dependent arising works are also included. The work supports life extension of critical engineering vehicles and lifting equipment used across the London Underground infrastructure renewal and maintenance network. The procurement is for specialist rail engineering services.

The procurement has been awarded and the lot is complete. Transport for London used a selective competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with staged tendering, clarification and negotiation, best and final offers, final evaluation and award. Clarke Chapman Facilities Management Limited was awarded the contract on 24 August 2026. The awarded value is £1,831,032 including VAT, or £1,526,000 excluding VAT. The contract runs from 4 September 2026 to 3 September 2027, with an option to extend by up to six months, to 3 March 2028. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 60%, financial value at 30% and social value at 10%. One bid was received and one final-stage bid was submitted. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs.

This award indicates demand for suppliers able to overhaul specialist London Underground rolling stock and associated lifting equipment to a safety-critical standard. Credible competitors would need practical capability across mechanical and electrical engineering, fabrication and welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rail asset refurbishment, inspection, testing, certification and non-destructive testing. Experience of diagnosing condition after strip-down, managing arising repairs, supplying components and spares, and providing ongoing maintenance support would be relevant. Suppliers would also need to demonstrate robust quality assurance, assurance and health, safety, quality and environmental controls for operational railway environments. Valid Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme accreditation appropriate to the work is a participation requirement. The single-bid outcome shows a narrow field of qualified competition for this specialist requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heavy Overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons

Notice Description

The contract comprises the heavy overhaul, repair, testing and recertification of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons and associated lifting equipment used to support the Modular Points and Crossings (MPaC) system and track renewal activities across the London Underground network. The scope includes the overhaul and refurbishment of eight (8) LUST Wagons, six (6) lifting beams and sixty-four (64) pairs of cross and connector beams, together with associated inspection, testing, certification and assurance activities necessary to return the assets to operational service. The contract also includes the repair of damage arising from a shunting incident, the provision of materials, replacement components, spare parts, annual maintenance support and any associated arising works identified during inspections and strip-down activities. The works require specialist engineering, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), lifting equipment inspection and rail asset overhaul capabilities to ensure the assets remain safe, compliant and fit for operational use. The contract supports the life extension of critical engineering vehicles and lifting equipment assets and contributes to the continued delivery of London Underground infrastructure renewal and maintenance programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes provision for optional scope elements and material supply arrangements in addition to the core overhaul works. These options may include: The supply of parts, consumables and materials associated with the overhaul works where these are not free issued by Transport for London (TfL) The potential for TfL to elect to free issue certain components or materials, in which case the supplier will install or utilise such items as part of the works The ability for TfL to instruct additional or replacement components where asset condition, inspection findings or operational requirements necessitate Provision for arising or condition-dependent works, priced in accordance with the contract mechanisms The inclusion of these options is intended to provide flexibility in delivery, cost control and risk management, particularly where asset condition may vary following strip-down and inspection. Optional elements are included for pricing transparency and may not all be exercised. The contract will clearly define the circumstances under which such options may be instructed.

Planning Information

Transport for London (TfL) will engage directly with interested suppliers through structured one‑to‑one virtual discussions. These sessions will explore supplier capability, delivery approaches, technical considerations, risks, and programme feasibility relating to the heavy overhaul of the LUST wagons and associated lifting accessories. Depending on the quality and detail of responses received, TfL may extend the engagement period to include follow‑up meetings or technical clarification sessions where beneficial. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement should contact: Sam Ward - Procurement Manager Email: samward1@tfl.gov.uk Participation is open to organisations with the capability and competence to undertake heavy overhaul of specialist rail vehicles and lifting equipment. Suppliers must be fully registered and verified on the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) to participate in this market engagement. This requirement ensures that suppliers meet the necessary railway safety, quality, and compliance standards expected within London Underground and Network Rail operational environments. https://www.risqs.org/ TfL particularly welcomes interest from: • Heavy maintenance providers with experience in complex rolling stock or on‑track plant • Organisations with capability in lifting equipment overhaul, LOLER inspection, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems • Suppliers active in UK rail supply chains and already established within RISQS Suppliers will be required to complete and return the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) before any engagement call is arranged. The MSQ will provide the written evidence needed to demonstrate supplier capability, compliance with London Underground standards, and understanding of the overhaul scope set out within the Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080556-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,831,032 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARKE CHAPMAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Further Information

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