Transport for London · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of Aluminium Headstocks for London Underground Piccadilly Line 1973TS Fleet

Awarded 05 Nov 2017

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Awarded05 Nov 2017
Value£2,172,936.00
RegionLondon
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y ago3y term
Awarded 5 Nov 2017Expired 4 Nov 2020

Transport for London awarded a contract to William Cook Rail Ltd for the supply of aluminium headstocks for the London Underground Piccadilly Line 1973TS fleet of trains.

The goods and services contract runs for 36 months according to a pre-agreed delivery schedule, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

The contract value is £2,172,936.

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