This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 08:11

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the overhaul of static converters for Class 465/0/1 TBOX is managed by SE Trains Limited, located in London, UK. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime and is classified in the services category, specifically repair and maintenance of locomotives. This process involved a direct award method, which means the contract was awarded without competitive tendering due to the supplier holding exclusive rights. The notable dates for this procurement include the award notice published on 11th June 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2028. There is also provision for a six-month renewal for contingency, potentially extending the contract to 30th June 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in locomotive repair and maintenance services, particularly those that can provide static converter overhauls. It primarily suits companies with the capability to handle complex projects under exclusive supply agreements. SMEs like Power Products (International) Limited, based in Kent, have been identified as the supplier for this contract, highlighting that businesses with expertise in specialised equipment and services can benefit from such procurement opportunities, especially if they possess unique rights or expertise that prevent competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Class 465/0/1 TBOX - Static Converter- PPI

Notice Description

Static converter overhaul as part of the lease agreement

Procurement Information

(a) Due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and; (b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055000-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

POWER PRODUCTS (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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