Awarded contract

Supply of Shoe Gear and Beams for S Stock, London Underground Rolling Stock

Details

Supplier(s)
Schunk Carbon Technology Limited,
Value
£11,166,441
Duration
6 years
Topic
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Published
19 November 2025

Tender description

This Contract Details Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for the supply of Shoe Gear and Beams for S Stock (Metropolitan, District, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines) for London Underground Rolling Stock. Shoe Gear and Beams are used to support the Fleet Maintenance programme of work. Spend is not committed and associated consumables will be according to requirement. The contract is awarded to Schunk Carbon Technology Limited who are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Shoe Gear and Beams. Due to the bespoke nature of the S Stock Shoe Gear and Beams and the technical dependency, only Schunk Carbon Technology Limited UK can ensure full compatibility and continuity of service. Total contract amount is circa £11,166,440 ## Contract award

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published19 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date19 November 2025
  3. Next: Contract expiry date7 August 2031in 5 years

About the buyer

Transport for London operates the capital's transport network for the Mayor of London, and buys as a local government organisation on behalf of TfL, the Greater London Authority and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. Suppliers register free on the SAP Business Network, where TfL's contract opportunities are published. Higher-value contracts appear on Find a Tender, with Contracts Finder used for smaller opportunities. A dedicated opportunities page lists larger upcoming work on a periodic basis. Rail-related work can be sourced through RISQS, the rail industry supplier qualification scheme, without a published tender notice.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Transport for London's contract awards have been in transport services, business services and repair and maintenance.

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  • 34600000 · Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

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