Planning

Pan Fleet Provision of Calibration Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 21:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Pan Fleet Provision of Calibration Services," under the "services" procurement category. The project is aimed at providing calibration services for the maintenance and repair of specialist measuring and testing equipment for the London Underground, including a quality management system for various measuring equipment. This opportunity, classified under repair and maintenance services, is set to be located in London, UK, and falls under the purview of public authority - central government. The prospective contract period is from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2031, with a possible extension to 1st March 2034. Key dates to note include the future notice date of 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration and maintenance services, particularly those capable of servicing electronic, radio frequency, and other specialised equipment. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. Companies looking to grow their presence in the utility services market within the London area would greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process. The planned nature of this contract allows businesses ample time to prepare and align their resources for a competitive bid.

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Notice Title

Pan Fleet Provision of Calibration Services

Notice Description

Provision of calibration services for the maintenance and repair of specialist measuring and testing equipment used for London Underground's track and rolling stock. It also includes provision of a quality management system for the calibration and repair of electronic, radio frequency, temperature, humidity, gas, hydrocarbon and waterflow, pressure, vibration, dimensional and torque measuring equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025430-2025
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
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Tin-Chi Lee
Contact Email
tinchilee@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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