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Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Sep 2025 at 08:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is awarding contracts for the provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre to support London Underground’s maintenance requirements at Lille Bridge Depot. The procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 and is facilitated through a competitive flexible procedure. The contracts, split into two lots, detail the award of a CNC VMC Machining Centre to Dugard CNC Limited, valued at £295,452, and a CNC Turning Centre to The Engineering Technology Group Limited, valued at £283,800. The standstill period commences from 17 February 2026, and the contracts are set to start on 4 March 2026, running until 3 March 2027, with an optional extension of up to six months. This initiative falls under the industry category of goods and focuses primarily on machine tools and milling machines for railway applications within the UK, highlighting precise engineering and reliable solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in advanced manufacturing equipment. The procurement process encourages involvement from suppliers with experience in railway-related applications or similarly regulated sectors, opening doors for growth by securing significant contracts with a public authority. Businesses adept at delivering precision machinery and ensuring high reliability would be in a strong position to compete effectively. With the procurement methodology ensuring transparency and equal treatment among bidders, SMEs can leverage their specialised capabilities to enhance production output for the London Underground depots, facilitating a growth platform within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to notify the market of the intention to award a contract and to formally commence the standstill period for the provision of a CNC VMC Machining Centre and a CNC Turning Centre to support London Underground's Lille Bridge Depot Maintenance requirements. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, this Contract Award Notice triggers an 8-working-day standstill period, as applied automatically by the Find a Tender system. The Authority will not enter into the contract before the end of this standstill period. All other information on this notice remains unchanged

Lot Information

CNC VMC Machining Centre

One (1) CNC VMC Machining Centre

Renewal: Option to extend six months.

CNC Turning Centre

One (1) CNC Turning Centre

Renewal: Option to extend six months.

Planning Information

How to Apply Expressions of interest for EME engagement will close on 17th September 2025 at 5pm. Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Transport for London Procurement Manager - Amir Shahzad (amirshahzad@tfl.gov.uk) and Michelle Sweeney (michelle.sweeney@tube.tfl.gov.uk). For any general enquiries please contact Amir Shahzad. Should any supplier not participate in this EME exercise, it will not limit your entitlement to participate in a future tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05955e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014417-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

42621000 - Lathes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£482,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Dugard CNC Limited

The Engineering Technology Group Limited

Further Information

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