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Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold and without competition, and has an award status tagged as active, with dates running from 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2027, potentially extending up to 2029 depending on the performance. The award was made to AutoMooring Solutions, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in the Netherlands. The procurement took place in the London area, and it is part of the special regime related to utilities sector activities.

This contract offers business growth opportunities specifically for firms specialising in maritime support services, especially those adept in intelligent docking systems. Companies involved in the supply and maintenance of docking systems or related repair services would find this tender appealing, particularly due to the prospects of a long-term contractual relationship contingent on performance metrics. The arrangement includes a direct engagement with Transport for London, a central government public authority, providing a solid reference for future contracts with similar public bodies across the UK, potentially unlocking further opportunities in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System

Notice Description

Woolwich Ferry has been utilising Intelligent Dock Locking System(IDLS) for the past 6 years. There are two IDLS at each terminal, they are the magnetic locks that hold the vessels in place as passengers and vehicles embark/disembark every 15minutes at the Woolwich Ferry terminals. This award represents an award to AutoMooring Solutions to provide support services for the IDLS on a 2year + 2year optional extension basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hemalpatel@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOMOORING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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