Planning

2026-2029 Track Fixings - Installation Phase V

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London (TfL) involves the renewal of track fixings on the Docklands Light Railway network under the title "2026-2029 Track Fixings - Installation Phase V". This falls under the "works" main procurement category, specifically focusing on track construction works. The current procurement stage is Planning, with a market engagement notice already published on 18th September 2025. A key milestone is an expression of interest, scheduled for issue by 3rd October 2025, targeted at suppliers under the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). The procurement process follows legal guidelines as per the UK Public General Acts and is set to commence on 1st April 2026 through to 30th March 2029 in the UK region of London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Permanent Way contractors experienced in the installation of track fixing components. The work includes replacing components such as holding down bolts, baseplate assemblies, ferrules, and pads on existing infrastructure. Contractors with expertise in this area should consider capitalising on the dynamic purchasing system and engage during the initial market engagement phase to position themselves favourably. The project being above threshold suggests a larger scale of work, providing substantial business for those suited to these specialised construction works within the UK utilities sector.

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Notice Title

2026-2029 Track Fixings - Installation Phase V

Notice Description

Track fixings renewal work on the Docklands Light Railway network. The works will replace existing track fixing assemblies to meet requirements given in the tender documents. DLR require Permanent Way contractors experienced in the installation of track fixing components, including holding down bolts, baseplate assemblies, ferrules, and pads / grout pads to replace existing failing components on the DLR's infrastructure.

Planning Information

In expression on interest will be issued to relevant supplier on RISQS under the appropriate category for track.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057724-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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