Award

Fire Pressure Regulated Valves Maintenance Eliz Line

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:21

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 09:41

PlanningUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 11:59

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 08:23

Planning

06 May 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract to Walter Frank & Sons Limited for the maintenance of fire pressure regulated valves on the Elizabeth Line, encompassing a total of 1,584 units across the network. This process is critical for ensuring the safety and operational efficacy of the fire hydrants through regular servicing. The procurement followed a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at securing optimal service quality and value. The award was concluded on 18th February 2026, following a tender stage initiated in late October 2025. The contract period starts on 1st March 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Key locations involved include London and wider regions in the UK, within the utilities category.

The contract represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in fire-protection devices, maintenance services, and fire-prevention installation works. Given the necessity for technical prowess and adherence to OEM standards, businesses offering precision repair and maintenance services are encouraged to engage. The procurement method, designed to enhance fair competition, favoured businesses capable of delivering quality, efficiency, and value. Additionally, the arrangement opens up avenues for SMEs equipped with the necessary facilities to compete effectively. The involvement of Walter Frank as the OEM underscores the technical specificity required, highlighting significant potential for business growth through collaboration and service excellence.

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Notice Title

Fire Pressure Regulated Valves Maintenance Eliz Line

Notice Description

There is a total of 1584 PRVs across the network - two per fire hydrant. To avoid the component drifting out of operating tolerances, manufacturer's stipulation is for regular servicing. The Service Provider will be expected to have facilities and resources capable of servicing and returning 40 Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) units a week.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Should the supplier satisfactorily meet the maintenance requirements as outlined, and all relevant stakeholders are fully satisfied with the quality of service delivered, a contract extension of up to two years may be considered.

Planning Information

No process has been agreed at the time of publishing the UK2 notice, the engagement date shown on this notice is subject to change.. Once all interest has been received, site visit and other engagement process would be corresponded to all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£940,147 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Isaac Akingba
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALTER FRANK & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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