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Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Principal Inspections of TfL bridges across Kent, Sussex and Wessex, 2025-29

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:27

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17 Nov 2025 at 16:07

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a direct award contract with the Network Rail Certification Body for the Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) pertaining to the principal inspections of TfL bridges across Kent, Sussex, and Wessex from 2025 to 2029. This procurement falls under the 'works' industry category and operates within the regions of the UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom. The direct award process was employed due to Network Rail's exclusive rights as the infrastructure owner, ensuring that only they are authorised to deliver the required services. The stages of the procurement have reached the ‘Award’ phase with a contract period starting on 21 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2029, with the agreement valued grossly at £1,000,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in railway bridge construction work, as outlined by the CPV classification of "Railway bridge construction work". Although this particular contract has been directly awarded due to specific technical reasons and exclusive rights, similar future opportunities could arise for businesses capable of partnering with or subcontracting to key players like Network Rail. As Network Rail manages accessible projects under their asset protection framework, businesses involved in low-risk, customer-led projects in the public infrastructure sector might find potential pursuits through collaborations or service provision within this scope.

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Notice Title

Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Principal Inspections of TfL bridges across Kent, Sussex and Wessex, 2025-29

Notice Description

This direct award is by Transport for London (TfL) to Network Rail (NR) to provide access for TfL contractors to carry out principal inspections of TfL bridges located on or near the NR infrastructure. The works will be delivered under NR's asset protection framework for low-risk, customer led projects. As the infrastructure owner, only Network Rail is authorised to deliver the services outlined in the BAPA. The agreement qualifies for the Direct Award exemption under Schedule 5.

Procurement Information

As the infrastructure owner, only Network Rail is authorised to deliver the services outlined in the BAPA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£835,220 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£835,220 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL CERTIFICATION BODY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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