Tender

Elizabeth line, Canary Wharf Bostwick Gates Replacement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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27 Jun 2025 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a procurement process for the Design and Build project focused on replacing the Bostwick Gates at the Elizabeth line's Canary Wharf station. The procurement is set in the context of public authority central government, with a selective procurement method being employed below the threshold reference using a dynamic market. As the buying organisation, TfL is seeking qualified suppliers to engage in replacing faulty gates at key entrances with traditional Bostwick SR2 style gates. The procurement process is happening electronically via the SAP Ariba e-Tendering portal, with submissions to be made by 12th August 2025. The project will commence on 23rd September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 30th September 2026, with potential renewal if certain conditions are unmet.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the mechanical installations and construction sectors, particularly those with prior experience in Network Rail and London Underground infrastructures. Suppliers must be pre-qualified under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) and exhibit expertise in specific Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) codes, focusing on construction, design, installation, and supply of boundary gates and steel frames. Enterprises seeking to expand their portfolios in public infrastructure projects, specifically in the realm of railway enhancements, will find this tender conducive to growth and innovation, further supported by the technical and commercial assessment criteria that prioritise the most advantageous tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elizabeth line, Canary Wharf Bostwick Gates Replacement

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is commencing a procurement process to appoint a supplier to deliver the requirements of Design and Build Elizabeth line, Canary Wharf Bostwick Gates Replacement. The works are described in the procurement documents and cover the following main activities: - removal of the three (3) faulty gates for the Northwest, Southeast and Southwest main entrances - develop the design to replace Northwest, Southeast and Southwest main entrances gates with similar, manually operated, traditional Bostwick SR2 style gates. - construction and installation of the new Northwest, Southeast and Southwest main entrances gates. The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) will be used to identify the potential suppliers and produce the supplier's list. In order to do that the following Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) codes will be selected: C.C.3.4.7.5: Boundary Gates: Construction, Design, Dispose, Install, Modify, Supply C.D.1.3: Steel Frame: Construction, Design, Install, Modify, Supply Network Rail and London Underground/ Docklands Light Railway infrastructures previous experience required. No further expression of interest will be considered from 4 July 2025. Qualification is exclusively via RISQS under the RICCL codes stated above and the Network Rail and London Underground infrastructure requirements. Only suppliers pre-qualified under RISQS will be invited to tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the February 2026 possession is missed the next available possession is November 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05557c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035926-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42961200 - Scada or equivalent system

44221310 - Access gates

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
celiabarbu@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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