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03 Sep 2025 at 09:15

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22 Apr 2025 at 12:56

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22 Apr 2025 at 12:54

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15 Apr 2025 at 08:10

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11 Apr 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has been managing a procurement process for the London Trams' Depot and Infrastructure Project. This initiative focuses on constructing additional facilities, including a stabling road for three trams and a permanent store building. Classified under the works category, the procurement process was initially active under a selective method, involving the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) to identify potential suppliers. The project's procurement stage encountered a significant update, as on 3rd September 2025, the tender process was cancelled following a strategic review by Transport for London. Key past deadlines included the enquiry period lasting until 2nd September 2025 and the tender submission deadline set for 23rd September 2025. The initiative was situated in London, United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £4.56 million.

This tender offered substantial opportunities for growth to businesses within the construction and railway supply sectors, particularly those experienced with railway-track construction materials and steel frame installations. Companies registered under RISQS and possessing the necessary industry-specific qualifications could have benefited by leveraging this project to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the urban transport infrastructure space. Although the tender has been cancelled, businesses that had prepared bids could use this experience to position themselves competitively for future opportunities with Transport for London or similar projects elsewhere.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

London Trams' Depot and Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

Design and Build (D&B) from detailed design to delivery of the works for an additional stabling road for three trams and a permanent store building. The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) will be used to find potential suppliers. The Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) codes selected are C.B.1.1: Plain Line / Install and C.D.1.3: Steel Frame / Install

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include an option to develop the detailed design of a Migration Stores facility and deliver the works. The option will be instructed via a Notice to Proceed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053371-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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