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X144 - West London Orbital Track Surveys

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "X144 - West London Orbital Track Surveys" was conducted by Transport for London, with the project focusing on track design surveys. This project, situated in London, falls under the services industry category, specifically providing topographical services. The procurement utilised a direct method due to its classification as below threshold, thereby proceeding without competition. The awarding of the contract was completed on 22nd January 2026, following a signing date of 18th December 2025. The contract is set to span the entire year, commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026, with a gross contract value of £171,708.

For businesses specialising in topographical and survey services, particularly small to medium enterprises like PLOWMAN CRAVEN LIMITED, who won the contract, this tender represents a promising growth opportunity. The focus on the West London Orbital project presents lucrative prospects for companies experienced in delivering infrastructural and track survey services. Businesses seeking to pursue similar public sector contracts could benefit by aligning their service offerings to meet the precise requirements outlined by public authorities like Transport for London, especially where projects fall into the below-threshold category allowing for direct awards.

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Notice Title

X144 - West London Orbital Track Surveys

Notice Description

West London Orbital Surveys for Track Design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005937-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351810 - Topographical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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

PLOWMAN CRAVEN

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