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title: "1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)"
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# 1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04502d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1992 Tube Stock Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP)" was conducted by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on the overhaul of rolling-stock seats, specifically within the Central and Waterloo & City Lines. The contract, awarded on 6th August 2025, involved reupholstering a total of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats to meet updated RVAR compliance standards, with design elements provided by TfL. This procurement, classified under goods and carried out through a negotiated tender, was managed under the procurement rules and procedures of TfL. The negotiation included a prior call for competition, with a selective procurement method, and was geographically located within the UKI region of London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the reconditioning and railway equipment sectors, particularly those who specialise in seat refurbishment and upholstery services. The contract, valued at approximately £4,620,437.34 and awarded to Richmond Interior Supplies Ltd, highlights potential growth avenues for small to medium enterprises capable of supplying and executing complex refurbishment projects, especially within the public transport industry. With a focus on compliance, quality materials, and adherence to TfL standards, companies with experience in urban railway service supplies stand to benefit the most. Given the meticulous nature of the procurement method, businesses equipped to engage in detailed negotiation and competitive bidding processes would be especially well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This procurement for the 1992 Tube Stock (Central and Waterloo & City Lines) Saloon Seat Overhaul (CLIP) will be carried out as a single procurement through a negotiated tender process conducted in accordance with TfL rules, governance, and procedures. The contract involves the winning bidder to reupholster with foam and an updated RVAR compliant moquette design. Moquette design supplied by TfL. Quantity is consisting of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope is for two lines (Central and Waterloo & City) quantity consisting of 18,525 passenger seats and 1,225 perch seats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058948-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,620,437 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHMOND INTERIOR SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 34631300 - Rolling-stock seats
- 39111000 - Seats
- 39114000 - Parts of seats
- 50224100 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock seats

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058948-2025
- 5 Apr 2024 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011197-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw/
- https://www.tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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