Award

TfL Long Term Storage Managed Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:27

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is overseeing the procurement for "TfL Long Term Storage Managed Services," a project designed to enhance its Logistics & Manufacturing function. This procurement falls under the industry's category of storage and warehousing services, supporting long-term projects like the Central Line Improvement Plan and the West London Depot Development. The key procurement stage currently is the 'Award', with the contract being awarded to Johnsons 1871 Limited on 3rd December 2025. The procurement was executed without prior publication, justified by compliance with relevant regulations. The services include secure, climate-controlled storage and managed haulage, focusing on the West London Depot at Acton.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses experienced in logistics and storage services. Johnsons 1871 Limited, a large-scale supplier, won the active contract valued at £7,900,000, indicating lucrative prospects for similar enterprises with capabilities in quality and price-efficient service delivery. Businesses with expertise in fast, reliable delivery and stock management can thrive, as the tender specifies guaranteed delivery within 24 hours to support ongoing engineering works. The successful award demonstrates potential for collaboration under government frameworks, broadening market access for substantial revenue growth.

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Notice Title

TfL Long Term Storage Managed Services

Notice Description

The service will support TfL's Logistics & Manufacturing (L&M) function in delivering multi-year projects such as the Central Line Improvement Plan (CLIP) and ensuring operational readiness during the construction of a new warehouse under the West London Depot Development Programme at Acton (2028). Provides secure, climate-controlled storage for critical components, supported by stock inventory management for accurate tracking and retrieval. Includes managed haulage with guaranteed delivery to Acton within 24 hours, ensuring continuity of engineering works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will support TfL's Logistics & Manufacturing (L&M) function in delivering multi-year projects such as the Central Line Improvement Plan (CLIP) and ensuring operational readiness during the construction of a new warehouse under the West London Depot Development Programme at Acton (2028). Provides secure, climate-controlled storage for critical components, supported by stock inventory management for accurate tracking and retrieval. Includes managed haulage with guaranteed delivery to Acton within 24 hours, ensuring continuity of engineering works.

Options: 1 Year extension option

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded via call-off against CCS framework RM6329 - Warehousing and Storage Solutions. The call-off is conducted in accordance with its terms and Regulation 33, the award without prior publication is consistent with PCR 2015 and does not breach transparency or competition requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06066b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSONS 1871

Further Information

Notice URLs

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