Planning

Supply and Repair of Signalling Components inc train stop motors, supplementary drive detectors, clamp locks and point spares 2025 to 2030

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 11:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London focuses on the supply and repair of signalling components, including train stop motors, supplementary drive detectors, clamp locks, and point spares, covering the period from 2025 to 2030. This project falls under the category of electrical signalling equipment for engines, encapsulating both hydraulic and pneumatic power engines and motors, as well as repair services associated with railways. Situated in London, UK, this procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones such as the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) due by 16th June 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate by contacting TfL for the MSQ, ensuring they meet the pre-qualification criteria based on past experience with similar supplies or repairs.

This tender presents an essential opportunity for businesses in the electrical and railway equipment manufacturing and maintenance sectors to foster growth by partnering with a significant public authority, such as Transport for London. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as potentially suitable competitors, allowing diverse businesses to engage in a dynamic market demanded by the procurement of complex signalling components. Engaging in this contract could significantly benefit businesses that excel in engineering, technical repair services and those with a proven track record in the supply and maintenance of railway and motor components. By participating, companies can enhance their portfolio and establish or strengthen their standing in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Repair of Signalling Components inc train stop motors, supplementary drive detectors, clamp locks and point spares 2025 to 2030

Notice Description

Transport for London ('TfL') is issuing this prior information notice (PIN) to inform the market of a future opportunity for the procurement of a contract for the supply of Supply and Repair of Signalling Components inc train stop motors, supplementary drive detectors, clamp locks and point spares. Respondents are requested to complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which can be obtained from Kenneth Ignatius (kennethignatius@tfl.gov.uk) The MSQ must be returned by 16th June 2025

Planning Information

TfL is looking for supplier who can supply and repair below given Signalling Components. Supplier must pass the pre-qualification MSQ and supplier should having experience of doing repair work for theses items or done supply of below given items to other customer. This will be a dynamic market which contains, but is not limited to, the below items. SUPPLEMENTARY DRIVE DETECTOR SUPP DRIVE DETECTOR END UNIT CLAMPLOCK UNIT RAIL CLAMP THRUST BRACKET IBCL PACKING PLATE UIC54BE IBCL SUPP DRIVE DETECTOR - S APSE50-20 PACKING SHIM 26S9075 CHAIRLOCK WL (UNIVERSAL) 23S27 POINT CYLINDER 8"X5" MIDLAND 167/6019 CLAMPLOCK CYL.DOUBLE ACTION 23S27 POINT CYLINDER 8"X5" MIDLAND 573S10 Midland Motors - SPACER TUBE 26S9075 CHAIRLOCK WL (UNIVERSAL) 23S29 8" X 5" POINT MOTOR (MIDLAND) 23S18 POINT MOTOR L/H 125 BORE X 208 STR 23S28 CH'LOCK POINT MOTOR 5"D x 9.5"STRO 16S10 AIR COCK 3 WAY 1-1/2" X 1-1/2 372/9548 INTERLOCK MOTOR 40 BORE X 37 S Wiper Blade 92TS (BROT) Respondents are requested to complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which can be obtained from Kenneth Ignatius (kennethignatius@tfl.gov.uk) The MSQ must be returned by 16th June 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017943-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31612300 - Electrical signalling equipment for engines

42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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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