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

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Deadline
152 days left
August 25, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
014187-2026
Value
£5,489,436
Location
London, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

August 25, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 25, 2026

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Budget
£5,489,436
Duration
60 months
Location
London
Type
Restricted Procedure
55
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

26 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (7)
Compliance (3)
Technical (8)
Financial (4)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-08-26T00:00:00+01:00.
--Submissions must adhere to the format and instructions provided by London Underground Limited (e.g., via their e-procurement portal, if applicable).
--All required documentation and information must be provided in English.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS7
--The bidder must not have been convicted of certain criminal offences (e.g., corruption, fraud, terrorism, money laundering, child labour, human trafficking).
--The bidder must not have breached obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions.
--The bidder must not be bankrupt, subject to insolvency or winding-up proceedings, or have its assets administered by a liquidator or by the court.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--The bidder must be legally constituted and registered to operate in the relevant jurisdiction.
--The bidder must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract with London Underground Limited.
--The bidder must possess any necessary licenses or permits required for the provision of low- and medium-voltage cables and related electrical components.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS8
--The bidder must demonstrate the ability to supply low- and medium-voltage cables as per CPV 31321200.
--The bidder must be capable of manufacturing or supplying Bespoke Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses, understanding their design integration for DTS, PIS, and other saloon systems (e.g., CCTV).
--The bidder must be able to source or manufacture General Electronic Communications Network (ECN) Harnesses based on provided TfL drawings and specifications.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS4
--The bidder must demonstrate sufficient financial standing and economic capacity to undertake a contract valued at approximately 5.5 million EUR over 60 months.
--The bidder may be required to provide evidence of a minimum annual turnover (e.g., a multiple of the estimated contract value).
--The bidder may be required to provide financial statements, balance sheets, or other financial reports.

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55
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear scope and detailed requirements but is significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of content for essential tender documents, raising serious concerns about fairness and completeness. A critical data inconsistency exists with the contract start date matching the submission deadline.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and includes standard exclusion/eligibility grounds. However, the absence of a reveal date and, more critically, the lack of specified evaluation criteria are significant legal compliance issues, impacting transparency and fair competition.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity65/100

The description of the scope of work and the AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a major clarity flaw, preventing bidders from understanding how their proposals will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness55/100

Basic information, value, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the critical lack of content for the 4 listed tender documents and the missing evaluation criteria represent severe deficiencies in completeness, making it impossible for bidders to prepare a proper offer.

No content available for listed tender documents
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness40/100

The absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of content for tender documents are critical fairness issues, severely hindering equal access and transparent competition. The lack of e-submission also presents a barrier, though the value is disclosed and requirements do not appear tailored.

No content available for listed tender documents
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality50/100

The tender lacks electronic submission capabilities, which is a practical drawback. Furthermore, the contract start date being identical to the submission deadline is highly impractical and likely an error, indicating a flawed timeline.

No e-submission
Contract start date is identical to submission deadline
Data Consistency60/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no disputes. However, the identical submission deadline and contract start date represent a significant logical inconsistency. Some minor fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are also empty.

Contract start date is identical to submission deadline
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement focus
No social aspects included

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the scope of work and materials
Well-defined technical, financial, and eligibility requirements
Reasonable submission deadline (long lead time)
Value disclosed and not classified
No disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria, severely impacting clarity and fairness
No content available for listed tender documents, hindering bidder preparation
Inconsistent contract start date (identical to submission deadline)
Lack of e-submission, reducing accessibility and efficiency
Absence of sustainability (green/social/innovation) considerations

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish the full tender documents with content and clearly define the evaluation criteria.
2. Correct the contract start date to reflect a realistic timeline post-award.
3. Consider implementing e-submission for future tenders to enhance accessibility and streamline the process.

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