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title: "375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c"
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# 375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs

Buyer: SE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a7c

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## Summary

SE TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the "375 Crush Tube Corrosion - Repairs" project, addressing urgently needed repairs to the Class 375 fleet’s crush tubes to mitigate safety risks. The contract, awarded on 19th August 2025, is valued at £739,200 and covers repair and maintenance services focusing on railway passenger coaches and locomotives. Applied Inspection, an SME located in Derby, has been contracted to carry out the services across several regions in the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 8th September 2025 to 27th December 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the extreme urgency of the required safety-critical repairs.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services within the railway industry, particularly those adept at handling urgent, safety-critical assignments. SMEs with expertise in railway safety equipment maintenance and regional service delivery can find similar tenders lucrative. Applied Inspection's role as the supplier also exemplifies how small to medium-sized enterprises with the right capabilities can secure significant contracts with public sector buyers like SE TRAINS LIMITED, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to the railway sector's safety and operational standards.

## Notice

Class 375 fleet check and repair of crush tubes, as it has been identified there are defects - this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet. Due to the safety critical nature of this requirement, the standstill period will not be adhered to as Section 51(3) to justify that Section 51(1) doesn't apply due to extreme urgency.

### Procurement Information

CL 375 have been identified with a defect to the crush tubes, this may impact the crash worthiness of the fleet - a check and repair is urgently required to be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 27 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £616,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED INSPECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34622200 - Railway passenger coaches
- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 12:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049818-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049818-2025
  19th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.appliedinspection.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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