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TfL Long Term Storage Managed Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement process for "TfL Long Term Storage Managed Services," focusing on storage and warehousing services crucial to its Logistics & Manufacturing function. This tender falls under the services category, with a specific industry classification of "Storage and warehousing services" (CPV: 63120000). The project supports multi-year initiatives such as the Central Line Improvement Plan and future developments at the West London Depot in Acton, targeted for 2028. TfL, a body governed by public law, conducted this process using a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without prior publication, consistent with PCR 2015 regulations. The contract was awarded to Johnsons 1871 Limited, effective from 3rd December 2025, valued at £7.9 million, and involves delivering services in various UK regions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in climate-controlled storage, inventory management, and logistic services. Companies capable of offering secure storage solutions with efficient inventory tracking and reliable haulage will find this a lucrative avenue as they support significant infrastructure projects like those undertaken by TfL. Potential bidders should demonstrate robust technical capabilities and cost competitiveness, given the award criteria weighted at 40% for quality and 60% for price. The demonstrated capability to extend service duration may present additional opportunities for further engagement and long-term collaboration with TfL.

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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/003394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 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
Utsav Patel
Contact Email
utsavpatel@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3432221234

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

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