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title: "High Voltage (HV) Power Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a77"
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buyer: "LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED (LUL)"
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# High Voltage (HV) Power Framework

Buyer: LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED (LUL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a77

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a procurement process for the "High Voltage (HV) Power Framework" aimed at enhancing power requirements for the Piccadilly line in London, classified under the construction works for railways and cable transport systems. The tender involved a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition and was initiated to establish a dual-supplier framework. Key phases of the project include infrastructure upgrades to support new rolling stock and signalling systems. The significant dates in this process include the signing of contracts on 19 May 2022 and 10 June 2022, with delivery locations specified within London.

This procurement process opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the engineering, construction, and utilities sectors, particularly those specialising in electrical infrastructure and railway operations. Companies with capabilities in system design, installation, and maintenance of high voltage systems, such as cable laying and switchgear installation, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract also offers the potential for extended engagement, providing a stable projection for workload and business growth in the London area.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is establishing a dual-supplier framework to support the delivery of the increased HV Power requirements to operate the new Piccadilly line rolling stock and signalling systems. The framework is primarily for the Piccadilly line HV Power requirements with an option to include wider LUL HV Power requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Piccadilly Line Upgrade (PLU) will see the introduction of a new generation of Tube trains, set to reduce journey times, improve safety and transform the customer experience. A key feature of the PLU is increased HV Power (phases 1 and 2), required to operate the new Piccadilly line rolling stock and signalling systems to permit faster station-to-station run times and higher frequency train services. These works and associated 'Power On Dates' are required due to increased power requirements of the new Piccadilly line rolling stock (24TS) and are critical to achieve the associated train roll-out programme. The works required to be undertaken include a detailed system design and build, consisting of the procurement, supply, construction, installation, terminating, testing and commissioning and handover of the assets and structures necessary to facilitate implementation of the HV Power network upgrade. The substation and HV cable works required to deliver these upgrades are split into two phases, as follows: Phase 1: all infrastructure upgrade works required to support introduction of the 24TS, and to increase peak Piccadilly line services to 27 trains per hour (TPH); Phase 2: all infrastructure upgrade works required to support the new Piccadilly line signalling system, and the subsequent increased peak Piccadilly line service to 36TPH. The Phase 1 scope comprises of 15 substation and switch house upgrades as well as extensive cable upgrades across the power network. Phase 2 comprises seven substation upgrades, cable upgrades, as well as associated works to increase the nominal voltage from 630V to 750V.

Options: The HV Power Framework can be extended by an additional two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017362-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED (LUL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL; UK POWER NETWORK SERVICES (COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31153000 - Rectifiers
- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 31682200 - Instrument panels
- 42512300 - HVAC packages
- 42961200 - Scada or equivalent system
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017362-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:198430-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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