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Engineering Vehicles (EV) - Heavy Overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons

Comprehensive heavy overhaul of 8 London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) wagons, 6 lifting beams, and 64 pairs of cross and connecting beams. The scope includes mechanical, structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system refurbishment, alongside LOLER inspections, non-destructive testing, structural repairs, and repainting. Work must comply with the LUST Maintenance Manual, requiring full overhaul records, assurance certification, and traceability documentation for all safety-critical components.

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Awarded value
£1.8m
As published
Published
17 March 2026
Awarded
24 August 2026
Clarke Chapman Facilities Management Limited
Contract length
12 months
Ends 3 September 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of heavy overhaul and maintenance services for specialist rail rolling stock, lifting equipment, and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • Heavy overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) wagons and associated lifting accessories
  • Full strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, testing and re-certification of Eight (8) LUST wagons
  • Full strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, testing and re-certification of Six (6) lifting beams
  • Full strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, testing and re-certification of Sixty-four (64) pairs of cross and connecting beams
  • Completion of all mandatory overhaul and remediation activities in accordance with the Technical Specification and applicable LU standards
  • LOLER-compliant inspection and certification of lifting equipment
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT), functional testing and assurance activities
  • Provision of all associated technical documentation, test results and certification required to return the assets to operational service

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
7 months
Extensions
6 months
Longest it can run
13 months
Contract dates
4 September 2026 to 3 September 2027
Certifications asked for
Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS)
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
34600000, 50220000, 50222000

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Transport for London

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/354711/engineering-vehicles-ev-heavy-overhaul-of-london-underground-switch-tilter-lust
Buyer reference
WS2760830115
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c58
Last checked
5 November 2026

Transport for London. Engineering Vehicles (EV) - Heavy Overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons. Contract award, 17 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/354711/engineering-vehicles-ev-heavy-overhaul-of-london-underground-switch-tilter-lust (accessed 5 November 2026).