Award

Repeat the Contract for Automated Track Monitoring System

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 08:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Jun 2025 at 10:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Jun 2025 at 09:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL), a central government public authority located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Repeat the Contract for Automated Track Monitoring System". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving repair and maintenance services, with the aim of continuing support services and spares supply for the Automatic Track Monitoring System across all London Underground passenger fleets. The procurement was managed through a direct award method to Mermec UK LTD, a large supplier based in Derby, given Mermec's ownership of the intellectual property rights critical to the system. The contract commenced on 8th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 10th March 2029, with a total gross value of £1,570,250 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those specializing in transport infrastructure maintenance and technology support services. Companies with expertise in automated monitoring systems and established intellectual property management can leverage this as a model for securing direct awards for specialised projects. As the tender emphasises an extension and enhancement of existing systems with an inherent value above the threshold, it showcases the potential for strategic partnerships and innovation in long-term operational contracts within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repeat the Contract for Automated Track Monitoring System

Notice Description

This award seeks to repeat the Contract with Mermec for the provision of support services and spares supply to support on-going Automatic Track Monitoring System operations on all LU passenger fleets.

Procurement Information

Mermec own the IPR for the ATMS geometry system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054490-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,308,542 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,308,542 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 10 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERMEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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