---
title: "Bowden cable replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b51e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Bowden cable replacement

Buyer: SE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b51e

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## Summary

SE Trains Limited, a public undertaking located in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "Bowden cable replacement" project, which involves the replacement of Bowden cables for the cab and saloon door emergency access and egress switches. This contract falls under the industry category referring to railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, covering multiple locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed on 15th June 2026, with the direct award method utilised due to intellectual property rights held by the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd July 2026 and will run until 31st December 2028, with an option for a 6-month extension if required.

This award creates opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment and associated parts, especially those with expertise in maintaining intellectual property for such components. Knorr-Bremese, the supplier awarded the contract, serves as the OEM, holding exclusive rights to supply the necessary goods. This bespoke procurement process underscores the importance of businesses that can offer specialised and proprietary solutions, thereby allowing them to establish competitive advantages in niche markets. Suppliers with the capacity to innovate within these constraints have lucrative opportunities to coordinate closely with public entities for tailored solutions.

## Notice

Bowden cable replacement for the Cab & Saloon Door Emergency Access & Egress switches as part of our time-based overhaul.

### Procurement Information

The Supplier is the OEM, therefore the supplier is awarded the contract under the following PA23 justification: (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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056244-2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNORR-BREMESE |

## 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

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056244-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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