Tender

Woolwich Ferry - Continuous Based Maintenance Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is seeking continuous-based maintenance services for the Woolwich Ferry, within the industry category of services, specifically around error-monitoring and calibration services. The tender is being conducted under an open procurement method and is below threshold, with an open competition. Located in London, with services required within the UKI region, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 24th February 2026, and submissions for the tender closing on 6th March 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 16th March 2026, running initially until 15th March 2029, with a possible two-year extension if performance is satisfactory. The main focus of the tender is on the delivery of ISO-standard condition monitoring and diagnostics services, with a contract value of £70,000 net of VAT.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial monitoring, diagnostics, and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in marine machinery. Companies that hold accreditations such as ISO 18436 and ISO 20283-4 will find themselves well-positioned to bid competitively. In addition to technical prowess, due to the 100% price-based award criteria, businesses that can provide cost-effective services will have a more substantial advantage. This contract provides a strong prospect for securing long-term work with a central government entity, which could enhance business growth and stability in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Woolwich Ferry - Continuous Based Maintenance Services

Notice Description

TfL-WF is seeking Continuous based maintenance services with the following accreditations: * ISO 18436 refers to a series of standards focused on the condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines, specifically addressing the requirements for qualifying and assessing personnel involved in these areas. * ISO 20283-4 which refers to measurement, evaluation, and reporting of vibration marine machinery parts. Monthly requirements * Condition monitoring data reports * Machine health reports and system integrity checks * Data analysis reports, highlighting machines in alarm * Weblink access to manual readings for monitoring. * Maintenance recommendations on machines-in-alarm; in the monthly report summary but also within 24 hours of machines going into alarm * 24/7 alarms review and maintenance notifications * To have baseline vibration readings of all machinery enabling WF to submit to Regulatory Classification Society for inclusion into the Survey cycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: TfL could extend the contract up to a further 2 years if performance is satisfactory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013763-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38343000 - Error-monitoring equipment

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

38434400 - Vibration analysers

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewkelleher@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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