Planning

TfL Manufacture and Supply of Rail Tracks

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), focuses on the planned manufacture and supply of rail tracks for the London Underground (LU), Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and Elizabeth Line. This process, classified under the "goods" category with a special regime for utilities, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement is designed to create a framework agreement, with the official communication expected by 29th May 2025 and the contract period planned from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2031, with possible renewal extending to 31st August 2033. The procurement pertains to the transport equipment and auxiliary products sector and is set in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying rail infrastructure components. Companies with expertise in transport equipment can leverage this contract to establish a lasting partnership with a major public authority, enhancing their market credibility and expanding their portfolio. Businesses capable of fulfilling large-scale production and supply requirements, particularly those specialising in railway solutions, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and competitive positioning in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL Manufacture and Supply of Rail Tracks

Notice Description

Manufacture and supply of rail tracks for London Underground (LU), Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024009-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
Thomas Ogu
Contact Email
thomasogu@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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