Overhaul of London Underground Spoil and Ballast (S&B) Wagons

Transport for London is seeking a supplier for the overhaul of the S&B wagons which are essential to meet the maintenance regime.
The scope involves a comprehensive overhaul of all S&B wagons encompassing brake equipment, drawgear, bogies, bodywork, fittings, gauging and brake performance checks, as well as any repair works arising from the condition assessment undertaken during the overhaul process.
The overhaul must be delivered in line with TfL's mandatory technical requirements and applicable LU standards. Works must be performed using approved methods and by personnel with demonstrated competence in maintaining specialist rail vehicles. The fleet consists of 52 wagons which were procured in 1996.
These wagons have had a successful life extension carried out on them, however, a full overhaul is now required to mitigate the upcoming CCSO (Case for Continued Safe Operation) that will be put in place to permit ongoing operation until overhaul.
The S&B wagons overhaul works include, but are not limited to:
• Brake equipment overhaul (distributors, brake cylinders, handbrake, etc.)
• Drawgear overhaul (drawgear, buffers & couplers)
• Bogie overhaul (bogie frames, suspension, brake rigging, etc.)
• Body (corrosion repair, box protection/ renewal, damage repair, paint, etc.)
• Fittings (cover plates etc.)
• Gauging & brake performance checks.
• Repair works arising from condition assessment during overhaul.
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The objective is to return all S&B Wagons to a condition that ensures reliable operation for a minimum of eight years following completion.
The contract will run for an initial three-year period with an option to extend for a further year