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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Supply of Electrical Material for Central Line Fleet (92 Tube Stock)

London Underground Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 20:58.

Opportunity overview

The scope of materials to be procured is clearly defined in a Bill of Materials (BoM) prepared by LUL Engineering, covering 69 trains, including 2 spares. The BoM has been grouped into three (3) Lots to facilitate easier tracking, planning and procurement as follows: •   Bespoke Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses required by critical DTS (Data Transmission System) and PIS (Passenger Information System) parts. These bespoke components also form part of the design integration for the other saloon systems, i.e. CCTV. The design has been verified and validated. •   General Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses; TfL has sufficient data (Drawings, specifications etc.) to allow harnesses and its components to be sourced from a range of suppliers •   Various electrical components and spares - these parts are mainly off-the-shelf products, with reference to specialised packaging and labelling in the correct sequence to support efficient installation.

Classification

  • CPV31321200 — Low- and medium-voltage cable
  • CPV31321210 — Low-voltage cable
  • CPV31321220 — Medium-voltage cable
  • CPV31330000 — Coaxial cable
  • CPV31650000 — Insulating fittings
  • CPV31670000 — Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus
  • CPV31680000 — Electrical supplies and accessories
  • CPV32581000 — Data-communications equipment
  • CPV32581100 — Data-transmission cable
  • CPV34600000 — Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
  • CPV34940000 — Railway equipment
  • CPV44322000 — Cable accessories

Lots

  • Bespoke Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses£3.1m
  • General Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses£772.8k
  • Various Electrical Components and Spares£701.7k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WS2529583306
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba. The portal can be accessed via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw SAP Ariba event reference number: Doc2877208245 As part of the bid submission Bidders should also be registered on the Central Digital Platform and completed all the relevant registration questions. A useful guide can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0 To access the procurement documents, tenderers will need to be registered on the e-Tendering portal - SAP Ariba. The following instructions explain TfL's e-Tendering portal and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL in relation to this exercise. (1) To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw Interested parties must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration. (2) Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL Guidance on registering is available through the following link: here https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf (3) Upon completion of steps 1 and/or 2, interested parties must inform AllenAwatefe@tfl.gov.uk with the following details: - your organisation name as registered in SAP Ariba; - your applicable supplier ID associated with TfL in SAP Ariba, in the form of SM Vendor ID, or ERP ID, or AN ID, or ACM ID; - your single point of contact registered on SAP Ariba; first name and surname; - your email address registered with SAP Ariba; and - your role in the organisation as registered with SAP Ariba; Completion of these steps will enable TfL to invite interested parties to the ITT event in SAP Ariba to gain access to the procurement documents, allowing interested bidders to submit their ITT response via SAP Ariba. Please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk in the first instance should you experience any problems with the portal for issues related to items 1 and 2 above. Tenders must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration and are advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the procurement and terms of the contract and the rules of the procurement process before submitting their tender response. If you encounter problems, please contact allenawatefe@tfl.gov.uk or Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk in good time.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
25 Mar 2026, 14:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
• Notices will be published via Find a Tender Service (FTS). • Three separate Lots will be let, where bidders are permitted to bid for more than one lot. • Conditions of Participation to be included in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be used for shortlisting. • Shortlisted Bidders will be invited to submit their initial offers in accordance with the evaluation criteria. TfL will then evaluate and rank the submitted Offers. • Following the evaluation of Initial Offers, TfL reserves the right to either award the contract without negotiation or proceed to the negotiation stage with all remaining Bidders.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Mar 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
26 Aug 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Bespoke Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses
Description
The bespoke harnesses are required by critical Data Transmission System (DTS) and Passenger Information System (PIS ) parts. They consist of bespoke components that also form part of the design integration for the other saloon systems, i.e. CCTV. The design has been verified and validated.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,720,000
Amount
3,100,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology of their manufacturing and accredited quality system to supply goods in accordance with the BOM, specification and drawings.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Deliverability
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology to meet our programme and delivery requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Bidders will be measured by positive social, economic and environmental outcomes created by specific Qualitative and Quantitative measures via a Social Value Portal.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Compliance with the T&C's, at the discretion of LUL and Price of the goods in accordance with the Bill Of Materials, Specification, Drawings and Deliverability requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers are assessed through Procurement Specific Questions (PSQ) based on compliance and minimum standards in Financial and Economic standing, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Technical knowledge, and Project-specific areas. The aim is to shortlist the PSQ's to the top five (or more if tied).
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
26 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
25 Aug 2031, 23:59

Options

Description
An option of up to 24-month extension is included to accommodate for any time loss.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
General Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses
Description
TfL will provide Drawings and Specifications of General ECN Harnesses and its components required to enable complete harness assemblies.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
927,360
Amount
772,800
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology of their manufacturing and accredited quality system to supply goods in accordance with the BOM, specification and drawings.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Deliverability
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology to meet our programme and delivery requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Bidders will be measured by positive social, economic and environmental outcomes created by specific Qualitative and Quantitative measures via a Social Value Portal.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Compliance with the T&C's, at the discretion of LUL and Price of the goods in accordance with the Bill Of Materials, Specification, Drawings and Deliverability requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers are assessed through Procurement Specific Questions (PSQ) based on compliance and minimum standards in Financial and Economic standing, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Technical knowledge, and Project-specific areas. The aim is to shortlist the PSQ's to the top five (or more if tied).
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
26 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
25 Aug 2031, 23:59

Options

Description
An option of up to 24-month extension is included to accommodate for any time loss.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Various Electrical Components and Spares
Description
A range of electrical miscellaneous off the shelf parts with reference to specialised packaging and labelling in the correct sequence to support efficient installation.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
842,076
Amount
701,730
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology of their manufacturing and accredited quality system to supply goods in accordance with the BOM, specification and drawings.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Deliverability
Description
Bidders will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate methodology to meet our programme and delivery requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Bidders will be measured by positive social, economic and environmental outcomes created by specific Qualitative and Quantitative measures via a Social Value Portal.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Compliance with the T&C's, at the discretion of LUL and Price of the goods in accordance with the Bill Of Materials, Specification, Drawings and Deliverability requirements.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers are assessed through Procurement Specific Questions (PSQ) based on compliance and minimum standards in Financial and Economic standing, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Technical knowledge, and Project-specific areas. The aim is to shortlist the PSQ's to the top five (or more if tied).
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
26 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
25 Aug 2031, 23:59

Options

Description
An option of up to 24-month extension is included to accommodate for any time loss.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31321200
Description
Low- and medium-voltage cable
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31321210
Description
Low-voltage cable
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31321220
Description
Medium-voltage cable
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
32581100
Description
Data-transmission cable
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
34600000
Description
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31330000
Description
Coaxial cable
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31650000
Description
Insulating fittings
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
34940000
Description
Railway equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31650000
Description
Insulating fittings
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31670000
Description
Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
31680000
Description
Electrical supplies and accessories
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
32581000
Description
Data-communications equipment
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
44322000
Description
Cable accessories

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
014187-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Feb 2026, 11:02
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
London Underground Limited
Id
GB-COH-01900907

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
01900907

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWJB-7544-VZCL

Address

Street Address
5 Endeavour Square
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1JN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI41

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking
Organisation 2
Name
Transport for London
Id
GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Role Details
Transport for London is procuring on behalf of their subsidiary London Underground Limited.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHMT-6197-NWNZ

Address

Street Address
5 Endeavour Square
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1JN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI41

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E20 1JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 000275-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 001649-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 014187-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·