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Overhaul of the Class 465/0/1 TBOX - Static Converter eTrac

SE TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Apr 2026 at 13:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SE TRAINS LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom, has engaged in a public procurement process for the overhaul of the Class 465/0/1 TBOX - Static Converter, under a direct award procurement method due to exclusive rights held by the supplier. This process, classified in the services industry category specifically for repair and maintenance services of locomotives, culminated in a contract award on June 2, 2026, to ETRAC LIMITED. The milestone completion involves the work commencing from June 30, 2026, with a significant contract value of £1,200,000. This contract, subject to renewal with a six-month contingency extension, highlights SE TRAINS LIMITED as a public undertaking operating under special utilities regulations.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in locomotive repair and maintenance services. Firms possessing expertise in such technical areas, especially those with rights or capabilities specific to the equipment in question, would find fertile ground for business expansion under similar direct award scenarios. The extensive contract duration and contingency window further add appeal to competent SMEs looking to solidify relationships with public sector clients like SE TRAINS LIMITED and expand within the utilities sector. Companies with innovative solutions or exclusive service capabilities stand to benefit significantly from engaging with such tailored public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overhaul of the Class 465/0/1 TBOX - Static Converter eTrac

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051631-2026
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

ETRAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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