Planning

Supply of New Battery trays and associated Electrical parts for Rolling Stock London underground

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 21:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is set to commence a procurement process for the supply of new battery trays and associated electrical parts for London Underground's rolling stock. As a public undertaking, TfL is planning this procurement under the special regime for utilities with a goods industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with future notice set to occur by 9th September 2026. Interested suppliers should target the contract period beginning on 4th June 2027, concluding on 3rd January 2031. This contract opportunity is situated in London, UK, and businesses need to be aware of key legalities under the UK Public Contracts Directive of 2023.

This procurement presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in electrical machinery, apparatus, and related equipment. Businesses with capabilities in producing or supplying electrical consumables suited to the transportation sector stand to benefit significantly. The planned procurement presents an opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with Transport for London, signalling potential for further engagement in large-scale public infrastructure projects within the capital, thus making it a lucrative prospect for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of New Battery trays and associated Electrical parts for Rolling Stock London underground

Notice Description

Supply of New Battery trays and associated Electrical parts for Rolling Stock London underground- New Battery trays and associated Electrical parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046708-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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