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title: "Supply of Shoe Gears and Beams for S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e437"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Supply of Shoe Gears and Beams for S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e437

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## Summary

Transport for London is the buyer in a public procurement process aimed at supplying Shoe Gears and Beams for the S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock. The tender falls under the industry category of "Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts" and is located in London, UK. The procurement has reached the 'Award' stage with the award decision dated 19th November 2025. The procurement method employed is a 'Direct award' due to the technical dependency on the current supplier, SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, ensuring compatibility and continuity of supply. The contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2031, with a total anticipated spend of approximately £6,328,284.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in high-specification electrical systems. Despite the direct award to SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, there exists potential for businesses to qualify as competitive candidates for similar future opportunities. Companies that are able to deliver proprietary railway components compatible with existing supply lines would be particularly well-suited to engage with Transport for London in subsequent tenders. The project's focus on safety-critical infrastructural components underscores the importance of expertise in high-quality production standards and product innovation within the field.

## Notice

This procurement is for the Supply of Shoe Gears and Beams for S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock. Shoe Gear assemblies are required to transfer traction current from the conductor rail to the train. The Beams function is to secure the relevant safety critical materials to the bogie frame or axle whilst providing the necessary insulation to electrically isolate the traction supply current from the rest of the wheelset and bogie structure. Without Shoe Gears or Beams the rolling stock is unable to move. The Total amount is circa PS6,328,284 Spend is not committed and orders placed will be according to requirement. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award and is compliant with Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 which states: 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.

### Procurement Information

The S Stock Shoe Gears and Beams are proprietary assets and currently supplied by Schunk Carbon Technology. Due to the bespoke nature of the Shoe Gears and Beams and the technical dependency, only Schunk Carbon Technology can ensure full compatibility and continuity of supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075156-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,328,284 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075156-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075156-2025
  19th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.schunk-group.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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