In Bombardier Transportation UK Limited and other cases v London Underground Limited [2], the defendant London Underground ( LUL ), supported by successful bidder Siemens, applied for the lifting of the automatic suspension which had arisen on the issue of claims by Bombardier, Hitachi and Alstom under section 45G of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 ( UCR 2006 ). The proceedings concerned a procurement exercise in respect of the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme, with up to £2.5 billion worth of potential contracts lasting 40 years. Bombardier and Hitachi acting as a joint venture ( JV ), and Alstom, were shortlisted but ultimately unsuccessful bidders. Various proceedings were issued seeking to challenge the procurement as contrary to the UCR 2006. The automatic suspension prevented LUL from entering into the relevant contracts with Siemens. At the same time, Hitachi, supported by Bombardier and Alstom, applied for an expedited timetable for the trial.