Planning

Central Line - Door Engine parts

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 16:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a planned procurement notice for the manufacture and supply of Door Engine parts for its Central Line train fleet. The procurement process, initiated under an open procedure, is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including a communication notice expected by 31st October 2025. The tender, titled "Central Line - Door Engine parts," falls under the industry category of rolling stock and railway maintenance, with delivery locations spanning across various regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement is set to conclude with an award period ending on 18th May 2026, while the contract period is slated to start on 30th September 2026 and potentially extend up to 29th September 2034 if needed.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in rolling stock and railway vehicle maintenance, particularly those able to produce high-quality Door Engine components at scale. Businesses with experience in large-scale train component manufacturing and logistical capability to service diverse UK regions will be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement process can aid in business growth by associating with a reputable public authority such as TfL, providing long-term contract possibilities and exposure across a well-established public transport system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Line - Door Engine parts

Notice Description

Transport for London is planning to send invitation to potential suppliers to participate in a competitive bidding for manufacture and supply of parts for 8400 quantity of Door Engines for its Central Line fleet of trains.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Door Overhaul project of Central Line is intended to be completed by or before the Contract end date (without the extension). However, in the event of any delays, then the supplier would be expected to support for an additional period as indicated in the Extension end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057505-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sonythomas@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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