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title: "Manufacture and Supply of 500pcs FBR 60E2 for Elizabeth Line"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-079037"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Transport for London"
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# Manufacture and Supply of 500pcs FBR 60E2 for Elizabeth Line

Buyer: Transport for London  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-079037

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## Summary

Transport for London procured 500 flat-bottom 60E2 R350LHT rails, each 18,288 mm long, for use on the Elizabeth line. The rails must meet EN 13674-1:2017. This is a supply requirement for a specific rail grade and quantity, rather than general rail products. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement supports the Elizabeth line; the procurement identifies no more precise delivery location. The awarded supplier, Voestalpine Rail Technology GmbH, is based in Leoben, Austria.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Voestalpine Rail Technology GmbH. The gross award value is £856,308. The contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, and the award was announced on 26 October 2026. TfL used a direct award after an invitation-to-quote exercise to three suppliers failed to produce a suitable competitive outcome. TfL’s stated reason was that Voestalpine was the only supplier able to manufacture and supply the specified grade in the required quantity and timeframe. British Steel no longer makes this grade; Saarstahl’s minimum production order exceeded the requirement. The procurement was structured as a single lot.

For suppliers considering a future requirement from TfL, the key differentiator is the ability to manufacture the precise 60E2 R350LHT grade to EN 13674-1:2017, not merely a comparable rail profile or grade. Credibility would depend on demonstrating production capability for the specified 18,288 mm lengths, the required quantity, and delivery within the buyer’s operational timeframe. The procurement outcome shows that suppliers unable to meet the exact specification or who require a substantially larger minimum order may not be viable. Rail manufacturers with proven capability in this grade, suitable production capacity and dependable delivery arrangements are best placed to compete if the requirement returns. This is a focused rail-manufacturing opportunity for the Elizabeth line, rather than a broad supply requirement for track components.

## Notice

This notice confirms TfL's award of a contract for the manufacture and Supply of 500 pcs Flat Bottom Rail 60E2 R350LHT according to EN13674-1:2017, Length 18,288 mm for Elizabeth Line through a Direct Award. This contract has already been awarded to the only Supplier after a failed competitive ITQ exercise.

### Procurement Information

Voestalpine Rail GmbH are the only suppliers capable of manufacturing and supplying the required Rail grade of 60E2 350LHT in the required quantities at the required time. Invitation to quote was sent out to 3 suppliers, namely British Steel, Voestalpine GmbH and Saarstahl Rail: British Steel no longer produce this type of Rail. They currently produce the 60E2 in premium Rail (HP350) but not in 350LHT specifically required by Elizabeth Line - COS Saarstahl can produce the 60E2 350LHT grade but would require a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 1000 to 1500 to 'mount a production campaign' in their mill. They currently produce the 60E2 in R260 grade, and 60E1 in 350LHT. These are not suitable for the end-user - Elizabeth line - requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101049-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £856,308 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Voestalpine Rail Technology GMBH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34941200 - Track rails

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101049-2026
  26th October 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.voestalpine.com/railway-systems/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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