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Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance Support Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 11:01

Award Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 08:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The latest development in Transport for London's procurement process for the "Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance Support Services" is the awarding of a contract as of 20th June 2025. This process, involving services related to railway maintenance, was carried out using a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition. The services will be conducted mainly in South London, with the primary location being the Plumstead Depot. The industry category focuses on repair, maintenance, and associated services for the railway sector. Although the tender status is complete, with the related lots being active, it previously went through a planning phase confirmed in documents dating back to 24th June 2025. The procurement process served to support operational needs across the Elizabeth Line, involving critical infrastructure components such as railhead profilers and engineering trains.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and operational services to engage with one of the UK’s major transport networks. Companies with expertise in maintaining railhead profilers, engineering train services, and infrastructure monitoring vehicles would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. Given the strategic importance of the Elizabeth Line within TfL's network, engagement in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and service reach. Businesses that can demonstrate competence in providing comprehensive operational support for large-scale rail infrastructure projects are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. The procurement was managed by TfL, headquartered at 5 Endeavour Square, London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance Support Services

Notice Description

Transport for London have awarded a Contract for the provision of the Operational and Maintenance (O&M) service for our newest line, the Elizabeth Line and its 'Yellow Plant'. This service consists of the O&M of 1 x Railhead profiler and 4 x Engineering power cars, 2 x Rail Wagons and supporting equipment. This plant supports the Elizabeth Line's operational maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Yellow Plant is based and operated out of Plumstead Depot in South London and provides services across TfL's newest line, which is an important and valued addition to TfL's network infrastructure. The Elizabeth Line's engineering division is responsible for the Yellow Plant including the provision of rail milling and engineering train services to support various projects and maintenance activities that deliver essential improvement programmes. The scope of work covers several types of assets which are used to support various track maintenance and project works activities: * 1 x Railhead profiler - Linsinger MG31 * 2 x Engineering Trains - Robel Engineering Trains (This consists of 4no power cars and 2no wagons.) * 1 x Infrastructure Monitoring Vehicle (IMV) Module * Other supporting equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034677-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

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
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Samuel Ward
Contact Email
samward1@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

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