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17 Jun 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

SE Trains Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Driver's Seat & Pedestal - Train Overhaul" project, focusing on the overhaul of the C465 fleet's driver's seat and pedestal. The procurement process followed a direct award method due to technical exclusivity, with A E Harris being the designated supplier. This contract entails services related to railway and tramway locomotives, with the contract period set from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2028, and an option for a six-month extension. The total value of this contract is £384,000 and is under the Utilities industry's special regime.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway components, specifically those with the capability to supply or manufacture train seats and pedestals. Organisations experienced with direct awards or those holding exclusive rights to specific designs will find this tender particularly favourable. The necessity for technical expertise and existing supplier relationships suggests that companies with an already established connection to the rail industry or technical specialisation in bespoke rail equipment will be well-positioned for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Driver's Seat & Pedestal - Train Overhaul

Notice Description

The C465 fleet is due for an overhaul which is being funded by the lease company. This is a transparency notice for the overhaul for the driver's seat & pedestal with either a new, improved or overhauled version of the original product from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) The overhaul consists of 94 x 4-car units

Procurement Information

(a) Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and; (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,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b70a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057138-2026
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

A E HARRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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