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Bogie Framework Repairs and Overhaul for Engineering Vehicles

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Award Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 15:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently involves Transport for London (TfL), which is progressing towards implementing a contract for the "Repair and Overhaul of the Battery Locomotive Bogie Framework." This falls under the services category, specifically within railway transport services, and relates to the maintenance of 44 battery locomotives. The process is in the planning stage, with the contract set to commence in April 2026 and conclude in December 2028, unless extended. Key activities take place in London, UK, aiming to support the Engineering Vehicles maintenance schedule, with submissions required in English using written methods.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in railway engineering and transport services, particularly those with expertise in technical and commercial operations related to vehicle maintenance. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate high-quality methodological approaches will benefit from competing in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it lucrative, as evidenced by the previous award to William Cook Rail Limited, indicating a willingness to engage diverse scales of suppliers for such endeavours. Engaging with TfL could foster growth by establishing partnerships with a prominent urban railway service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bogie Framework Repairs and Overhaul for Engineering Vehicles

Notice Description

This contract award notice is issued in accordance with the UCR 2016 regulations to notify the market of the award of a contract for the provision of a requirement for the repairs and overhaul of 44 battery locomotive bogie framework to support the Engineering Vehicles maintenance schedule of works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was conducted in accordance with the TfL's procurement procedures, following an negotiated procedure with call for competition. The tender process comprising sequential technical and commercial evaluation stages. All submitted bids were first assessed against the published technical criteria to confirm compliance and evaluate quality, methodology, and capability. Bidders meeting the minimum technical thresholds were then progressed to the commercial evaluation, where pricing submissions were reviewed to determine overall value for money in line with the stated evaluation framework. The combined results of the technical and commercial assessments were used to derive the final weighted scores, with the highest-scoring compliant bidder selected for contract award.

Options: There is an option to extend up to 2 years at TFLs sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06613a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019111-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,186,220 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

William Cook Rail Limited

Further Information

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