Planning

Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London Underground Limited, in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), is initiating a procurement process for "Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on railway track inspection services, and the industry category involves public undertaking. The procurement is currently in the planning stage. Businesses are invited to submit their expression of interest by 30 April 2025. The tender covers various levels of training and certifications such as Level 1 and 2 training and re-certification, as well as different ultrasonic testing modules including U6, U10, U16, U17, and U19. The contract period is planned from 21 October 2025 to 20 October 2028, and the procurement will be conducted through a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in rail inspection and training services to engage with TfL early in the procurement process. Companies with expertise in Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) will find this tender particularly beneficial. The engagement will enable suppliers to better understand TfL's requirements, contribute their market insights, and help shape the commercial strategy. Businesses with previous experience and capability in Ultrasonic and NDT rail inspection training, as well as those looking to expand their service offerings, are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to obtain market feedback in relation to the Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract . TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to help shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. This is a valuable chance to engage with us early, gain insight into our requirements and contribute your expertise. The primary focus of the Market engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities in relation to the development and finalisation of the Commercial Strategy for TfL's Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract. The engagement will also provide feedback and help to develop the Invitation to Tender via Ariba. Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training. Level 1 training Level 1 re-certification (18 monthly) Level 1 re-certification (2 Day) Level 2 training (PCN only). Level 2 re-certification (ASNT) Level 2 re-certification (PCN) Ultrasonic U6 Ultrasonic U10 Ultrasonic U16 Ultrasonic U17 Ultrasonic U19 On Site Assessment (OSA) B-scan lite training Analysis training Analysis re-certification (3 yearly)

Planning Information

Please submit expression of interest if you have capability and previous experience for Ultrasoniv and NDT Rail Inspection Training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05025a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Mahmoud A. Kamrani
Contact Email
mahmoudakbarikamrani@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

Notice Documents

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