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title: "CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05974c"
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# CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05974c

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a public procurement process for the "CLIP Train Ambience refurbishment works", targeting the refurbishment of the Central Line 1992 Tube Stock. The tender is in the active stage, having been announced on 10th September 2025. With a tender period ending on 3rd December 2025, interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the Ariba e-tendering platform. This project falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on railway transport services and related maintenance, with a total contract value of £6 million, potentially extending to £7.2 million with VAT. The procurement method employed is open procedure, and it encompasses services above the procurement threshold. The contract period is expected to run from 18th July 2026 to 17th July 2030, with possible extensions due to project delays.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in railway refurbishment and maintenance to engage with a major public authority such as TfL. Companies with expertise in interior refurbishment, compliance with technical standards, and a strong social value proposition would be well-suited to compete. As the evaluation criteria place significant emphasis on technical capability, price competitiveness, and social impact, businesses with robust resource and quality plans stand a good chance of success. The opportunity is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs given the requirements, enabling business growth and potential long-term collaboration with one of the UK's leading transport organizations.

## Notice

The ambience refurbishment work is aimed at restoring and upgrading interior surface finishes to enhance the overall passenger environment on the Central Line 1992 Tube Stock (92TS). Many vehicles currently exhibit signs of deterioration, including damaged window protective films, scratched or faded interior panels, and instances of graffiti.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension to be utilised to extend the delivery of the services if required where any delays may occur during the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069258-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 10:39 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069258-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069258-2025
  29th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055266-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
- https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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