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Engineering Vehicles - Maintenance & Support Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 14:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 17:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London (TfL) has completed the procurement of engineering vehicle maintenance and support services, awarding the contract to Specialist Engineering Services Limited. This contract, valued at approximately £768,000, is aimed at providing maintenance and supporting services for Tubevac Machines (DISAB 1 & DISAB 2) used in London Underground's operations. The procurement process was executed through a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, justified by the need for continuity in the specialised services provided by the incumbent supplier, as any change would cause technical difficulties and disrupt operations. The contract period extends from 30th January 2026 to 30th November 2026, focusing on services associated with railway maintenance in the UKI region.

This direct award presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in railway infrastructure support and equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in providing uninterrupted, high-quality services in situations requiring technical precision and continuity stand to benefit the most. The contract supports business growth by stabilising demand for skilled engineering services and fostering partnerships with central governmental bodies like TfL. This environment is ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public transportation sector, although the specific opportunity here was secured through a direct award due to the niche technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Vehicles - Maintenance & Support Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of repeat services to support the Logistics and Manufacturing Engineering Vehicles for the provision of Maintenance & Supporting Services to two Tubevac Machines (DISAB 1 & DISAB 2) and supporting the equipment. These assets provide London Underground with specialist ballast/track bed removal capability that significantly reduces the labour-intensive time taken for track renewals & maintenance in Engineering hours. The total amount is circa PS768k to cover for 1 year period. The justification for awarding the proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Section 41.6 Schedule 5, paragraph 7 is; Additional or repeat goods, services or works. (7) The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation of maintenance.

Procurement Information

The justification for awarding this proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award Section 41.6 Paragraph 7 to Specialist Engineering Services (SES) for the Engineering Vehicles - Maintenance & Supporting Services without competition is additional or repeat goods, services or works where: The public contract concerns the supply of goods or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. At this time TfL do not have the technical information to generate a specification for these services and therefore intend to directly award to the incumbent supplier to ensure continuity of supply to prevent an adverse impact on the maintenance of infrastructure due to non-availability of the maintenance vehicle. A change of supplier would require demobilisation and mobilisation of an alternative supplier; this would impact the maintenance activities of the operational railway, has the potential to cause service disruption and would inherit additional cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004864-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£768,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Eileen Duffy
Contact Email
eileen.duffy@tube.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

SPECIALIST ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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