Notice Information
Notice Title
Depot Fire Hydrant Design and Build - Tranche 1
Notice Description
Transport for London (TfL) will be issuing a MSQ for the Design and Build of Depot Fire Hydrants at 2 depots which are Queens Park Sidings and Triangle sidings The primary focus of the MSQ is to obtain market feedback and better understand the supplier market appetite and trend, capability and capacity, as well as perceived risks and how to mitigate these as well as any opportunities. The results from the finds of the MSQ will be analysed and compiled into a market sounding report and used to help shape the Depot Fire Hydrants procurement strategy. The purpose of the contract is for the design and build of Depot Fire Hydrants at 2 locations whilst ensuring value for money. The currently installed hydrant systems at certain depots do not meet current regulations and British Standards (BS) due to the age of the systems, so an upgrade is required as the readings at the locations tested were below the levels stipulated in BS and TfL standards. In case of a fire, the system is unable to supply water at the required pressure and flow rate to extinguish fires. The requirement of the procurement is to appoint a contractor to undertake works to ensure that fire hydrant systems at the 2 locations are fully operable, in good working condition and in full compliance with relevant safety legislations associated with the hydrant system - BS and TFL standards
Planning Information
TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by expressing their interest in this procurement and completing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ). All feedback received will be treated confidentially and will help to shape the upcoming procurement opportunity (subject to the Freedom of Information Act) Information on the engagement process and the procurement can be found in MSQ documents which will be forwarded to interested suppliers via SAP Ariba. TfL's e-sourcing platform. TfL reserve the right to change our procurement approach. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: registering Interest - 1. Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing victorialawal@tfl.gov.uk and quoting WS1869833860 Design and Build of Depot Fire Hydrants for Queens Park sidings and Triangle sidings OR 2. Register under RISQS RICCL codes C.D.3.7: Protective Installations (Including fire protective systems) / Supply. on/before Friday 21 November 2025. This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. The MSQ will remain open until 17.00hrs on Friday 21 November on TfL's SAP Ariba e-tendering portal. Once TfL receives confirmation of interest from prospective participants the MSQ document and the Technical Requirements Specification (TRS) be available to them on TfL's SAP Ariba e-tendering system. Suppliers not registered on TfL's SAP Ariba system and are interested in participating can use the link below to register. https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/suppliers-and-contractors/become-a-tfl-supplier Review and complete the MSQ response by return date stated in the MSQ document. TfL encourages all interested suppliers to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Victoria Lawal via victorialawal@tfl.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051a98
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073396-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
45 - Construction work
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work
79311000 - Survey services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £5,200,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 23 Feb 2026Today
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 15 Sep 2026 - 28 Jan 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
- Contact Name
- Victoria Lawal
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073396-2025
13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071170-2025
5th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023853-2025
21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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