Notice Information
Notice Title
Framework for Plant Maintenance and Repairs
Notice Description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of Transport for London's intention to carry out Early market engagement to assess the current market capabilities and appetite for the following requirements. Transport for London is currently preparing a procurement strategy for the procurement of a Framework consisting of 3 lots to cover Plant maintenance and Repairs. These lots will include: 1) Transformer and Rectifier repairs and maintenance for both planned and reactive faults 2) Substation HV, LV and DC Switchgear Repairs, refurbishment and Replacement and 3) Third party support services in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for infrastructure and assist in project work . The objective of the proposed procurement is to ensure we have repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and replacement services for existing ageing infrastructure (details noted above) which will support the organisation. We would like to understand the market for potential bidders and whether they can meet the requirements for one or more than one lot.
Lot Information
Transformers and Rectifiers repair and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance of Transformers and Rectifiers. Establish a commercial partnership with a specialised transformer manufacture/contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive fault response & maintenance activities for the LUL transformer estate. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in site base renewal & enhancements as required to ensure availability of Plant and continuity of network supply.
Substation HV, LV & DC switchgear repair, refurbishment and replacementRepair and maintenance of Switchgear across stations and substations in London. We are interested in a specialised contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for HV, LV & DC switchgear. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in project work that can be managed in-house to benefit the business.
HV Power Third Party ServicesWe are interested in a specialised contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for their infrastructure. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in project work that can be managed in-house to benefit the business.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e71d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006922-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
45 - Construction work
50 - Repair and maintenance services
-
- CPV Codes
31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
45232221 - Transformer substation
45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
45315400 - High voltage installation work
45315600 - Low-voltage installation work
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
50532200 - Repair and maintenance services of transformers
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Feb 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Dec 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
- Contact Name
- Davina Alvares
- Contact Email
- davinaalvares@tfl.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- E20 1JN
- Post Town
- East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI41 Hackney and Newham
- Delivery Location
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Newham
- Electoral Ward
- Stratford Olympic Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Stratford and Bow
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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