--- title: "Supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C At Seat Power Material" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065628" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065628" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065628.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065628.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C At Seat Power Material Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065628 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065628) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065628.json) ## Summary South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) has initiated a tender process for the supply of USB-C at-seat power materials for their Class 158 and Class 159 train fleet as part of a refurbishment project. The procurement focuses on enhancing passenger convenience by offering at-seat USB-C charging capabilities in both standard and first-class sections. The tender is currently active and falls under the 'goods' category, with a procurement method classified as an 'open procedure.' Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th April 2026 and expected award by 22nd May 2026. Deliveries are anticipated to be required in regions UKJ and UKK in the United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £600,000, excluding VAT. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those that supply power accessories and USB interfaces, to partner with a major public rail service provider. The absence of a minimum order quantity for spares could be particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their portfolio within the public sector. With the contract spanning from 22nd May 2026 to 21st May 2031, and potential for extension, firms have the prospect of securing a sustainable engagement to bolster business growth and stability in the supply of railway refurbishment components. ## Notice South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) is planning to install at seat power for customers within standard and first-class accommodation within its Class 158 and 159 fleet as part of the wider ongoing project to refurbish this fleet. The purpose of this modification is to make at seat power within first class more accessible along with the addition of USB-C charging and to introduce USB-C charging facilities for the first time to standard class and a minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab. This is a Supply of Goods requirement. The headline requirements are as follows: A minimum of one USB-C outlet per seat for both standard and first class; A minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab; The wheelchair bays shall have both USB-C and 230V outlets. No minimum order quantity for spares. As a business we have decided to bring the Works element of installation in house but still require the goods to be procured. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: If additional Goods are required for the wider C6 Refurbishment project SWRL reserves the right to add to the scope. Renewal: Extension option available in case of delay to wider C6 refurbishment project. ### Planning Information This engagement is meant to inform the market about a potential supply of goods contract opportunity with SWRL. This opportunity will be run through the Medius e-Sourcing platform (Wax Digital). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017783-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 30237132 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interfaces - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 31224100 - Plugs and sockets ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017783-2026 - 26 Feb 2026 at 16:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017585-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 12:15 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016027-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014364-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017783-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017585-2026 26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016027-2026 23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014364-2026 17th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4563&Culture=en-GB Once you have expressed an interest through the above link, the full tender pack/ documentation will be released to you. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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