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London underground Pan Fleet Repairs of Rotating Machines

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A direct award procurement process has been completed by Transport for London (TfL) for the "London underground Pan Fleet Repairs of Rotating Machines." This contract falls under the industry category of fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, specifically focusing on the repair of traction motors, motor alternators, and compressor units across the Pan London underground fleet. The procurement is vital for maintaining seamless operation and maintenance of TfL's rolling stock. The contract was awarded to ELECTROMECH RS LTD on 31st March 2026, with the repair services scheduled to commence from 15th April 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This extension supports the urgent need for uninterrupted high-volume repairs and is justified under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract value is approximately £4,033,101.24 excluding VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in electrical repairs, motor rewinds, and parts supply, particularly those with existing capabilities in handling complex technical demands in fleet management and maintenance. Businesses with expertise in providing operationally critical support to large transport networks, like Electromech RS LTD, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The procurement method, a direct award, highlights the importance of quick and reliable service delivery, suggesting that businesses with capacity to meet fluctuating demands efficiently will be favoured in future tender processes. This contract underscores the need for suppliers with technical expertise and the ability to scale services rapidly to accommodate high-volume demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London underground Pan Fleet Repairs of Rotating Machines

Notice Description

This procurement involves services of works for the repair of rotating machines such as traction motors, motor alternators, compressor units across Pan London underground fleet. The scope of repairs covers categories. * Electrical repairs (e.g., frame, Armature) * Motors Rewinds (e.g., Coils, Stator) * Related Materials (e.g., buy new parts: Case, Coils, Stators) Within LUL fleet, the nature of repairs for rotating machines were predominantly performed under two categories such as complete rewind of armatures and complete rewind of armatures including commutator replacement. This procurement ensures continuation of fleet operation and maintenance. The justification of award is in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5 Paragraph 7 for Additional or repeat goods, services or works whereby; The 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 The value is approximately PS4,033,101.24 excluding VAT.

Procurement Information

This direct award of this scope is required to support extension of Pan TFL Fleet rotating machines works to a second supplier. Electromech provide operationally and safety critical support to the fluctuating demand and high volume of repairs for rotating machines on TfL Rolling Stock. Electromech have the suitable capacity, technical expertise, plant and tooling to continue to provide this service, and it is not economically viable to demobilise and remobilse an alternative supplier for the short period of 3 months, or to run a further competitive procurement. There is currently only one incumbent supplier, who are not able (solely) to handle the demand and volume of repairs on the Pan LUL fleets rotating machines. Thus, the intention of this direct award extension is to have Electromech continue with the repairs of rotating machines for an extended duration of 3 months commencing from April 2026 to July 2026 whilst a competitively process is concluded and contract awarded. Additional or repeat goods, services or works (7) The 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030038-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,033,101 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ELECTROMECH RS

Further Information

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