Engineering Vehicles - Tube Gauge Tamper Tender - 139980243

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Engineering Vehicles - Tube Gauge Tamper

Deadline: 20 May 2026

Posting Date: 23 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139980243

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

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Tender Details

London Underground (LU) is proposing to undertake an Early Market Engagement (EME) that will facilitate the development of a suitable procurement strategy for the acquisition of a fleet of Tube Gauge Tampers which are essential for maintaining track geometry across LU's deep tube network, where tight curvature, restricted clearances and 4th rail traction supply impose unique operational constraints. LU currently operate a set of 3 Tube Gauge Tampers acquired in 1980, which are now beyond their design life, with limited OEM support and increasing obsolescence. To maintain safe track alignment, avoid Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs), and ensure long-term operational resilience, LU is exploring options for the replacement of the Tube Gauge Tampers. This Preliminary Market engagement aims to understand supplier appetite and technical capabilities, innovation and commercial considerations relating to the manufacture, supply, and long-term support of a new set of Tube Gauge Tampers. Feedback will help shape LU's procurement strategy, technical specification, delivery mode, and programme. The scope of this preliminary market engagement covers the potential procurement of new set of Tube Gauge Tampers capable of operating across the LU network, including deep tube tunnels, depots and subsurface interfaces. The indicative scope include: • Functional and operational requirements • Environmental Performance • Signalling System integration • Operational & Functional Requirements ...

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