Tender

North Acton to Hanger Lane Cutting Remedial Work

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a public tender for remedial works on the cuttings between North Acton and Hanger Lane in London. The project, aimed at stabilising cuttings CTS 7 and CTS 8, addresses risks exacerbated by increased rainfall, which have been causing pressure on the assets. This procurement, falling under the category of works for construction and civil engineering, is conducted through a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Key stages of the procurement process include Expressions of Interest, Project Specific Questionnaire, and Invitation to Tender, with the tender period closing on 29th July 2025. The awarded contract, expected to start in February 2026 and conclude by March 2029, has an estimated gross value of £24,000,000 and net contract value of £20,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in piling and geotechnical projects. Companies with a minimum turnover of £15 million and those capable of providing robust technical and commercial proposals are well-positioned to compete. The project’s scale and public authority backing from TfL offer potential for substantial business growth, aligning with strategic capabilities to deliver crucial infrastructure projects in Greater London. The tender process prioritises technical competence and commercial value, providing a structured opportunity for stakeholders to present their innovative solutions via expressions of interest and subsequent evaluations.

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Notice Title

North Acton to Hanger Lane Cutting Remedial Work

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) has identified that cuttings CTS 7 and CTS 8 between North Acton and Hanger Lane require remedial works to stabilise the cutting. The combined length of the cuttings is approximately 1100m. The assets are susceptible to pore pressure levels (the pressure of groundwater in the soil or rock) and displacements and are considered a high risk. Due to the increased number of prolonged rainfall events over the recent years, soil pore pressure build up has become more common and the asset is at greater risk of failure. In 2017, TfL Engineering produced a detailed design for remediating the asset which consisted of; Discrete Bored Piles Discrete H-Piles King Post Wall Asset drainage Re-grading After the detailed design was completed, the business decision was to pause the project due to funding constraints faced by the business. Due to the criticality of this asset and the continued deterioration of the cutting, the project has been reinitiated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: A two stage contract is being used on this project. Stage 1 consists of completing the detailed design and agreeing access arrangements for undertaking the works. Stage 2 consists of delivering the accepted detailed design. After completing stage 1, TfL will review the projects feasibility and will decide if the supplier is to continue with delivering the stage 2 works. If TfL decides to proceed, then a notice to proceed will be issued to the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021548-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulhobley@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

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