---
title: "Supply of Power Axles for the Victoria Line"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05947b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED"
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# Supply of Power Axles for the Victoria Line

Buyer: LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05947b

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## Summary

London Underground Limited is the buying organisation for a completed direct award contract titled "Supply of Power Axles for the Victoria Line," with the industry category being utilities. The procuring entity, Transport for London, based in London at 5 Endeavour Square, partnered with ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED, the supplier based in Derby. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract activation date set to start on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 31st December 2027. The procurement method utilised was a direct award due to specific technical requirements which justified the decision to maintain the existing supplier to ensure compatibility and safety across the transport services provided.

This tender presents significant business opportunities especially for large scale suppliers within the railway and tramway locomotive sectors. Businesses that supply axles and gearboxes or those catering specifically to bespoke technical specifications would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The contract award, with a gross value of £632,953, reflects a substantial investment that promises consistency and reliability in service delivery, underlining the importance of partnering with a supplier like ALSTOM that can meet stringent engineering standards necessary for system compatibility.

## Notice

Supply of Power Axles for the Victoria Line Heavy Overhaul Planned Lift (HOPL). Parts to be delivered; Power Axle Gearbox x 71 Power Axle Shoegear x72

### Procurement Information

The Direct Award Justification under the Procurement Act 23 Schedule 5; The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (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, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. While the original contract with Alstom allows TfL to use provided technical information for maintenance, repair, or overhaul, the details for the Power Wheel Set Axle are insufficient for Engineering to develop a comprehensive technical specification and test procedure. Consequently, TfL is engaging directly with Alstom for the manufacture and supply of these axles for the 09TS HOPL. Using components that do not meet the correct specifications during the HOPL overhaul would lead to train failures, severely impacting service reliability, availability, and safety. Any unused on-condition components from this overhaul will support future needs and any casualty repair requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085054-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £409,222 |
| Contracts value | £527,461 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALSTOM TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34321000 - Axles and gearboxes

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085054-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072188-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054060-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085054-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072188-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054060-2025
  4th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.alstom.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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