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Supply of Class 158 & Class 159 USB-C At Seat Power Material
South Western Railway Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
South Western Railway Limited was looking for suppliers for computer hardware work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 22 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
South Western Railway Limited (SWRL) is planning to install at seat power for customers within standard and first-class accommodation within its Class 158 and 159 fleet as part of the wider ongoing project to refurbish this fleet.
The purpose of this modification is to make at seat power within first class more accessible along with the addition of USB-C charging and to introduce USB-C charging facilities for the first time to standard class and a minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab.
This is a Supply of Goods requirement. The headline requirements are as follows:
A minimum of one USB-C outlet per seat for both standard and first class;
A minimum of one USB-C outlet for the non-driving side of each cab;
The wheelchair bays shall have both USB-C and 230V outlets.
No minimum order quantity for spares.
As a business we have decided to bring the Works element of installation in house but still require the goods to be procured.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 014364-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016027-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 017585-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017783-2026
About the buyer
South Western Railway LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 014364-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026, last updated 27 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.