Tender: Heavy Overhaul of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) Wagons and Lifting Accessories – Transport for London

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Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a single supplier to deliver the heavy overhaul, testing and re-certification of London Underground Switch Tilter (LUST) wagons and associated lifting accessories. The scope covers full strip-down, inspection, overhaul, repair, testing and re-certification of eight (8) LUST wagons, six (6) lifting beams and sixty-four (64) pairs of cross and connecting beams, addressing all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, braking and safety systems. Works must include completion of 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, and provision of all associated technical documentation, test results and certification required to return the assets to operational service. The supplier will deliver the works in a controlled workshop environment and manage materials, consumables and any specialist subcontractors; certain components may be free issued by TfL and optional parts or consumables may be requested for pricing transparency. The objective is to return the assets to a safe, compliant and serviceable condition to support a minimum operational life and TfL’s planned engineering and operational requirements, delivered over a defined programme period with capability to manage multiple workstreams and programme constraints.