Tender

Intention to Use RISQS as a Dynamic Market for Cable Procurement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a procurement process to acquire 935 high-voltage cables and associated components for rail infrastructure projects. The procurement is conducted under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a dynamic market, utilizing an open procurement method to include only pre-qualified suppliers. The tender was active and announced retrospectively to align with the Procurement Act 2023. The buying organisation, based in London, plans to utilise RISQS for this and future rail-related procurements. Notably, the framework agreement for this procurement started on 16 September 2025, offering a prolonged engagement duration of 999 days for interested suppliers. This initiative falls under the public authority central government jurisdiction and aims to ensure timely and qualified participation in rail infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses registered and qualified under RISQS, particularly those specialising in cable supply and installation, to engage with Transport for London in infrastructure development. The dynamic market approach opens up competition to suitable small and medium-sized enterprises, offering a fair opportunity for growth and engagement in significant public sector projects. With no participation fees and allowance for electronic submissions, the tender process is streamlined for businesses ready to contribute to major rail projects. Consequently, companies with expertise in high-voltage cable manufacturing and installation, particularly those familiar with the UK utilities sector, will find this tender an excellent avenue for business expansion and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Intention to Use RISQS as a Dynamic Market for Cable Procurement

Notice Description

Summary: This notice confirms that Transport for London intends to use the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market under Sections 34-40 of the Procurement Act 2023. Scope of Procurement: Procurement of 935 cable and associated components for use in rail infrastructure projects. Dynamic Market Operator: Rail Safety & Standards Board Ltd (RSSB) Website: https://www.risqs.org Conditions for Membership: Suppliers must be registered and qualified under RISQS for relevant product codes, including cable supply and installation. Procurement Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure conducted via RISQS supplier list. Only qualified suppliers were invited to tender. Justification for Retroactive Notice: This notice is published retrospectively due to transitional implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement was conducted in good faith using RISQS, which meets the criteria of a dynamic market. Future Use: Transport for London will continue to use RISQS as a dynamic market for future rail-related procurements and will ensure timely publication of notices going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31321300 - High-voltage cable

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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