Planning

Engineering Vehicles (EV) - Battery Loco, Wagon and Spoil and Ballast Wheelset Maintenance

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

21 May 2025 at 16:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A planned procurement process has been initiated by Transport for London, focusing on engineering maintenance services for battery locomotives and spoil and ballast wagons. The procurement falls within the services category of the utilities sector and is particularly relevant to those in the repair and maintenance industry. Scheduled under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, this procurement is currently in the planning stage. The key dates to note are the future notice date set for 30 January 2026 and the contract period running from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030. The project will be conducted in London, with Transport for London acting as the buyer, located at Endeavour Square, London.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering maintenance services, especially those with capabilities in electric vehicle maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are highly encouraged to participate, thanks to the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could provide significant growth potential through a four-year contract term, allowing for a stable business relationship with a major public authority like Transport for London. Companies capable of offering expertise in the specified maintenance services and who can contribute to Transport for London's objectives will find this an attractive opportunity.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Vehicles (EV) - Battery Loco, Wagon and Spoil and Ballast Wheelset Maintenance

Notice Description

Engineering Vehicles (EVs) for the battery loco and spoil & ballast wagon wheelset maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024312-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
Kenneth Nwaelene
Contact Email
kennethnwaelene@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051c0d-2025-05-21T17:10:28+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-21T17:10:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-051c0d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "024312-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024312-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-21T17:10:28+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHMT-6197-NWNZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Endeavour Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kenneth Nwaelene",
                "email": "kennethnwaelene@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ",
        "name": "Transport for London"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WS1854764614",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Engineering Vehicles (EV) - Battery Loco, Wagon and Spoil and Ballast Wheelset Maintenance",
        "description": "Engineering Vehicles (EVs) for the battery loco and spoil & ballast wagon wheelset maintenance.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50000000",
                        "description": "Repair and maintenance services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "utilities"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-30T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}