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Elizabeth Line - Overhead Line Inspections & Maintenance Resources

Transport for London

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18 Feb 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Elizabeth Line - Overhead Line Inspections & Maintenance Resources" is initiated by Transport for London, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, pertains to the services industry category, specifically concerning repair and maintenance related to railways. The tender encompasses the provision of trained technicians to support overhead line maintenance and inspection activities across the Elizabeth Line and Trams' overhead line areas. The competitive flexible procurement procedure involves a three-stage tendering exercise, utilising the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System (RISQS). Key timelines include the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026, the submission deadline on 17th April 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 1st May 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £4.46 million, is set to commence on 2nd May 2026 and may extend through to 2031 under special utilities regime legislation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure services, particularly those with expertise in overhead line maintenance. Suitable businesses would include SMEs capable of providing skilled technicians with necessary certifications like OLEC 3 competency and exhibiting strong technical and commercial capabilities, as outlined in the selection criteria. The contract offers a framework agreement allowing mini competitions and potential expansions in service scope, thus providing a valuable platform to establish or enhance industry presence. Transportation companies and maintenance service providers with the requisite economic and technical qualifications are encouraged to tender, leveraging the potential multi-year engagement to solidify strategic business development within the UK railway sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elizabeth Line - Overhead Line Inspections & Maintenance Resources

Notice Description

Elizabeth Line Infrastructure and Trams Maintenance Delivery (IMD) require the supply of suitably trained and competent technicians to work alongside the Elizabeth Line and Trams in-house team of IMDT's (Overhead Line) on a roster basis as required by the business. The positions are intended to support the IMD Supervisor (Overhead Line) fulfil the business needs for carrying out Overhead Line Faulting, Maintenance, Renewals and Inspection activities in the Elizabeth Line COS (Central Operating Section) and Trams Overhead Line overlay areas at fringes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential to increase the scope or quantity of resource depending on contracting authority's requirements.

Renewal: Extension of services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06570e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014759-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,457,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,457,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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