---
title: "Supply of Air Springs for 09TS Victoria Line"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ead7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Supply of Air Springs for 09TS Victoria Line

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ead7

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## Summary

Transport for London has entered the award stage of its procurement process, specifically for the supply of air springs for the 09TS Victoria Line. This direct award contract, completed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, emphasises the procurement of goods crucial for the operation and maintenance of transportation equipment. The procurement process, conducted under special utilities regime and through a direct award method, has been finalised with Dellner Ferrabyrne Limited as the supplier due to their exclusive rights and status as an authorised distributor. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 3rd July 2026 and extending until 2nd July 2029. This procurement, located in London and classified under the transport equipment category, adheres to a strict 8-working-day standstill period before finalising the award process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of transport equipment and associated auxiliary products. It presents growth potential for companies like Dellner Ferrabyrne Limited that can leverage their unique positions or exclusive rights to supply critical components. Businesses that possess intellectual property rights, proprietary technologies, or authorised distribution agreements in the transport sector will find competing in such tenders advantageous. The procurement ensures that only genuine OEM parts are sourced, underscoring the importance of compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and operational integrity, making it an ideal opportunity for highly specialised and compliant manufacturing businesses.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to notify the market of the intention to award a contract and to formally commence the standstill period for the provision of the Supply of Air Springs for the 09TS Victoria Line. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, this Contract Award Notice triggers an 8-working-day standstill period, as applied automatically by the Find a Tender system. The Authority will not enter into the contract before the end of this standstill period. All other information on this notice remains unchanged. This is a direct award for the supply of the bogie air springs for the Victoria Line 09TS fleet. The air spring is a safety critical component forming the secondary suspension of the train, directly influencing ride quality, passenger comfort, dynamic stability, and compliance with the kinematic gauge under all operating conditions. The component was originally designed and manufactured by ContiTech to bespoke specifications provided by the train builder, Alstom. Its design incorporates proprietary rubber formulations and unique manufacturing processes that are protected as trade secrets and not available to third parties. As a result, only the original equipment manufacturer and its authorised distributor, Dellner Ferrabyrne Limited, can supply fully compatible parts. Procurement of genuine OEM air springs ensures technical compliance, mitigates safety risks, and supports the continued safe operation and maintenance of the Victoria Line.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights The award of this contract to Dellner Ferrabyrne Limited, the authorised distributor for ContiTech in the UK, is justified on the basis of exclusive intellectual property rights and the unique, proprietary nature of the component. The 09TS Bogie Air Spring was specifically designed and manufactured by ContiTech for the Victoria Line 09TS Fleet, in accordance with bespoke technical requirements provided by the train builder, Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation UK Limited). The detailed design incorporates trade secrets, including proprietary rubber formulations and unique manufacturing processes for the auxiliary spring and air bellows. This confidential technical information is not available to third parties, making it impossible for alternative suppliers to produce a fully compatible product. Any deviation from the original design would compromise safety-critical parameters, including ride quality, passenger comfort, dynamic stability, bogie rotational stiffness, steering, and derailment risk. To ensure operational safety and compliance, genuine OEM parts manufactured to the original specifications must be sourced. By procuring through Dellner Ferrabyrne Limited, Transport for London guarantees that the air springs supplied are authentic OEM components, manufactured to the required standards, thereby safeguarding technical compliance and the continued safe operation of the Victoria Line 09TS fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059165-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,262,271 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED |
| 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 | DELLNER FERRABYRNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 18:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059165-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077975-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059165-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077975-2025
  28th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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