Notice Information
Notice Title
09TS Victoria Line Supply of Vertical and Lateral Dampers
Notice Description
This is a goods only requirement estimated to be circa PS559,345 for the supply of 1480 vertical and 729 lateral dampers to support the 09TS Victoria Line Fleet Heavy Overhaul Program Lift (HOPL) project. . These dampers are critical suspension components connecting the bogies (wheelsets) to the car body, primarily to absorb vibrations, control excessive movement, and ensure a smooth stable ride by managing vertical bumps and side-to-side (lateral) swaying, boosting passenger comfort and reducing noise. The dampers work together to isolate the car body from track imperfections, especially important for faster high frequency lines.
Procurement Information
ZFGroup are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who is the sole holder of the intellectual property rights (IPR) and exclusive rights necessary for the supply and maintenance . These rights prevent any other supplier from legally or technically providing the required solution. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that would meet the specification without infringing on these rights. Therefore, a direct award to ZF Group is justified under the Procurement Act 2023, specifically Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 - Single Supplier Grounds. Safety and reliability considerations further reinforce the need for a direct award. Dampers degrade over time, and their performance must remain within specification to ensure safe operation. Introducing non-OEM dampers would necessitate extensive validation, including vehicle dynamics modelling, in-service trials, and degradation analysis.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ef
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063537-2026
- 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
- Large
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
- £523,584 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 20 Jul 2026 - 21 Oct 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
- LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- 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
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063537-2026
7th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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