Planning

Rail Hydraulic Bogie Damper Repair and Overhaul for Bakerloo Line 72TS

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 13:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is preparing a public procurement process titled "Rail Hydraulic Bogie Damper Repair and Overhaul for Bakerloo Line 72TS", focusing on the repair and overhaul of Hydraulic dampers for the London Underground 1972 Tube Stock (Bakerloo line). This tender is at the planning stage and forms part of the services category. Key dates to note include a deadline for completing the Preliminary Market Engagement Document, due by 17:00 GMT on 24th July 2025. The process will involve engaging with businesses to secure long-term service contracts aimed at maintaining vital components of public transportation systems within London.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in repair, maintenance, and related services within the rail industry. With a focus on a framework agreement, there is a prospective long-term engagement, particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations that can offer innovative solutions to maximise Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses have a chance to showcase their expertise and potentially influence the strategic planning of essential repairs that contribute to the safety and efficiency of London's public transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Hydraulic Bogie Damper Repair and Overhaul for Bakerloo Line 72TS

Notice Description

The proposed tender is intended to secure long-term overhaul and repair of Hydraulic dampers for London Underground (LU) 1972 Tube Stock (72TS), used on the Bakerloo line and to maximise LU's intellectual property rights (IPRs) over the designs, recognizing that there are likely to be existing IPRs owned by the supplier. See section Q13 of the Preliminary Market Engagement document. The proposed scope for this tender covers the repair and overhaul of Bogie Dampers for London Underground (LU) 1972 Tube Stock (72TS), used on the Bakerloo line. These items form part of the suspension on the train which reduce the effect of travelling over rough surfaces leading to improved ride quality and vehicle handling. Their main purpose is to limit excessive suspension movement. The dampers form part of the suspension on the train and fit between the car body and bogie either in a nominally vertical or lateral orientation.

Planning Information

Please email tinchilee@tfl.gov.uk to request and complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Please answer all questions and send your completed questionnaire by email to the Procurement Manager, Tin-Chi Lee (tinchilee@tfl.gov.uk) before 17:00 GMT on 24th July 2025. Late Responses will not be considered. Non-responses to this expression of interest will be deemed as not interested. If bidders do not choose to participate in the Early Market Engagement process, this will not affect the ability to participate in the tender, if Expression of Interest to participate in the tender is received by the closing date. Your answers will be treated as TfL restricted in accordance with TfL standard S1782, Information security classification. This means that your answers will only be visible to people authorised by TfL, typically only the TfL staff involved in the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035452-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2029 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
Tin-Chi Lee
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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