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EV - Overhaul of 23 Long Wagons (CAPEX)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 14:18

Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EV - Overhaul of 23 Long Wagons (CAPEX)" project is led by Transport for London, a major public body in the United Kingdom responsible for the capital's transport system. This initiative falls under the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways and other equipment. The project is situated in London, specifically in the UKI region. The contract, part of the London Underground's Engineering Vehicles Programme, involves the comprehensive overhaul of 23 engineering wagons, aiming to extend their service life by eight years. While the procurement stage has advanced to the award phase with a contract signed on 3rd June 2025, the process commenced with a planning phase. The procurement method adopted is a selective approach, utilizing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and it is consistent with the legal framework provided by CELEX reference 32014L0025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in railway maintenance and engineering services. The contract demands a complete structural overhaul, including the replacement of high decks and rail wagons. Gibson's Engineering Limited, a small- and medium-sized enterprise based in Glasgow, has been successfully awarded the contract, highlighting that similar businesses with expertise in large-scale vehicle refurbishment might also be well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Enterprises within the railway services sector who can demonstrate capability in accordance with the Transport for London's specifications are poised to leverage such contracts for expansion and development, potentially securing a substantial foothold in the public infrastructure and maintenance market.

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Notice Title

EV - Overhaul of 23 Long Wagons (CAPEX)

Notice Description

This opportunity was issued to bidders who have responded for this procurement advertised in the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). This contract is for the Overhaul of 23 Engineering Wagons, which is a part of the Engineering Vehicles Programme of work which support Logistics and Manufacturing. London Underground, Asset Performance Delivery requires the Overhaul of 23 Engineering Wagons to achieve a life extension of 8 years. The scope of the works is to achieve an Overhaul that meets the requirements TfL overhaul specification. The work will involve complete like for like replacement overhaul of 4 high decks and 19 rail wagons. The works will involve an all components overhaul and structural body overhaul.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the Overhaul of 23 Engineering Wagons, which is a part of the Engineering Vehicles Programme of work which support Logistics and Manufacturing. London Underground, Asset Performance Delivery requires the Overhaul of 23 Engineering Wagons to achieve a life extension of 8 years. The scope of the works is to achieve an Overhaul that meets the requirements TfL overhaul specification. The work will involve complete like for like replacement overhaul of 4 high decks and 19 rail wagons. The works will involve an all components overhaul and structural body overhaul.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIBSON'S ENGINEERING

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