Planning

Track and Built Environment Inspections and Surveys

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is inviting suppliers for the provision of inspection and ecology surveys across its network, including track beds, station grounds, and carparks. This procurement, titled "Track and Built Environment Inspections and Surveys," falls under the services category within the railway-track maintenance and ecological monitoring industries. The project is in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice having been published on 6th November 2025. The contract is located in London, UK, and aims to help inform vegetation management strategies and biodiversity opportunities. The procurement process involves a framework agreement and is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The anticipated contract period will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway-track maintenance, ecological surveys, and engineering-related scientific services. Companies with expertise in environmental monitoring and road-inspection services can also find this tender attractive. By securing this contract, businesses can achieve substantial growth given the project’s scope within the extensive TfL network. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them with a platform to enhance their portfolios and potentially gain long-term partnerships within the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Track and Built Environment Inspections and Surveys

Notice Description

The required services are for inspections and ecology surveys to take place across the TfL network. This includes the track bed, station grounds and carparks. The inspections and surveys will inform vegetation management strategies, biodiversity net gain opportunities and help mitigate health and safety risk.

Planning Information

The engagement process was initiated via RISQS which identified interested suppliers. Those suppliers that expressed an interested was given a questionnaire to complete and return. The project team reviewed the supplier responses and followed up with any further questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071670-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
oluwatobiomoniyi@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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