Planning

Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes" is being coordinated by Transport for London, a central government public authority based in London. This procurement, under the services category, is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 1st June 2026. The project aims to address rail grinding needs to manage track corrugation issues related to noise and vibration. The contract period is set to commence on 17th May 2027 and conclude by 16th May 2030, with a possible extension until 2037. The primary location for this procurement is London, and it adheres to the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with a focus on railway infrastructure. Companies with experience in rail maintenance and an understanding of noise and vibration compliance would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The long contract period and potential for extension provide substantial room for business growth and sustained engagement with one of the UK's prominent transport authorities, offering both stability and visibility in the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compliance-driven services across various TfL rail modes will be ideally positioned to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes

Notice Description

Rail Grinding requirement across all TfL Rail modes. Rail grinding is to ensure track corrugation causing noise and vibration remain compliant to avoid risk of safety and financial damages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
16 May 2027 - 16 May 2030 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
Mahmoud Akbari-Kamrani
Contact Email
mahmoudakbarikamrani@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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