Planning

Heavy Haulage Vehicles - Battery Locomotives

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a procurement process under the title "Heavy Haulage Vehicles - Battery Locomotives" to source 29 bespoke battery heavy haulage locomotives. This initiative falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on transport equipment and auxiliary products. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key future notice date set for 1st June 2026. The location for the contracting authority is London, UK, which reaffirms its significant role as a central government public authority. The intended contract period will span from 10th February 2028 to 9th February 2031, allowing ample time for the successful bidder to meet the detailed requirements outlined by the buyer, Transport for London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in heavy haulage vehicles and battery technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions in the transport equipment sector. Companies with a strong track record in manufacturing or supplying bespoke battery locomotives are well-positioned to benefit from entering this procurement process. Involvement can facilitate substantial business growth by providing a platform to collaborate with one of the UK's leading public transport authorities, potentially setting a precedent for future projects and partnerships. Competitive businesses in this field should prepare to leverage their expertise to satisfy the stringent demands of this high-profile procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heavy Haulage Vehicles - Battery Locomotives

Notice Description

Sourcing of 29 bespoke battery heavy haulage locomotives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024088-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2028 - 9 Feb 2031 3-4 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
Phillippa Ratcliffe
Contact Email
phillipparatcliffe@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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