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title: "Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e92d"
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published: "2025-11-26"
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# Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e92d

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking a direct award public procurement contract for the "Engineering Vehicle Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Battery Locos". The procurement process falls under the "award" and "contract" stages with a direct procurement method in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, due to the unique intellectual property rights and technical expertise required. The contract, valued at £1,701,147 excluding VAT, is specifically awarded to Alstom Transport UK Limited as they possess the necessary competencies and there are no viable alternatives. This contract commences on the 9th of December, 2025, and runs until the 8th of December, 2030. The project is classified under the goods category, relevant to the railway and tramway industry, with delivery taking place in the UK, particularly within the London region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the railway supply chain, particularly those specialising in locomotive components and maintenance services. While this specific tender is a direct award due to the unique qualifications held by Alstom Transport UK Limited, businesses offering complementary goods and services may benefit indirectly by collaborating with the supplier to fulfil the programme's broader logistical and manufacturing needs. Large-scale enterprises with a focus on railway technology and maintenance could potentially find partnership opportunities with Alstom, thus expanding their market reach within this niche industry sector.

## Notice

The justification for awarding proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 by Direct Award for the Overhaul of Master Controllers and Spares for Engineering Vehicles (EV) Battery Locos to support the essential safety critical requirements under the Engineering Vehicles programme of work under Logistics and Manufacturing (L&M), is that the supplier has the intellectual property and technical expertise and recognition that currently there is no reasonable alternatives. Total contract amount is PS1,701,147 excluding VAT. Direct award justification - the approval is sought on the basis of direct award permitted under Procurement Act 2023 Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 and 6. The public contract concerns the overhaul of Master Controllers and spares by Alstom Transport (UK) Limited in circumstances where: Paragraph 5 - The following conditions are met in relation to the public... (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Paragraph 6 - The following conditions are met in relation to the public... (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

### Procurement Information

Direct award justification - In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 and 6, the public contract concerns the overhaul of Master Controllers and spares by Alstom Transport (UK) Limited in circumstances where: Paragraph 5 (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Paragraph 6 - (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077242-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,701,147 |
| 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 | ALSTOM TRANSPORT |

## 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

- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077242-2025
- 26 Nov 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077242-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077233-2025
  26th November 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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