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Bowden cable replacement

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SE Trains Limited, a public undertaking located in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "Bowden cable replacement" project, which involves the replacement of Bowden cables for the cab and saloon door emergency access and egress switches. This contract falls under the industry category referring to railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, covering multiple locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed on 15th June 2026, with the direct award method utilised due to intellectual property rights held by the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd July 2026 and will run until 31st December 2028, with an option for a 6-month extension if required.

This award creates opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment and associated parts, especially those with expertise in maintaining intellectual property for such components. Knorr-Bremese, the supplier awarded the contract, serves as the OEM, holding exclusive rights to supply the necessary goods. This bespoke procurement process underscores the importance of businesses that can offer specialised and proprietary solutions, thereby allowing them to establish competitive advantages in niche markets. Suppliers with the capacity to innovate within these constraints have lucrative opportunities to coordinate closely with public entities for tailored solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bowden cable replacement

Notice Description

Bowden cable replacement for the Cab & Saloon Door Emergency Access & Egress switches as part of our time-based overhaul.

Procurement Information

The Supplier is the OEM, therefore the supplier is awarded the contract under the following PA23 justification: (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-06b51e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 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

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

KNORR-BREMESE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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