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Preventative Maintenance and Overhaul Services for Pfaff Rail Maintenance Jacks

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Preventative Maintenance and Overhaul Services for Pfaff Rail Maintenance Jacks." This process falls under the services category and involves engineering services to enhance the operation of lifting equipment at rail maintenance depots. The procurement method was a direct award to ensure continuity of service, preventing incompatibility and technical difficulties. The award was made on 6th March 2026 with a contract period starting from 19th March 2026 and ending on 31st January 2027, valued at £410,000 excluding VAT. The industry focus is on lifting and handling equipment with provisions for maintenance services related to railways, and the main supplier is Worlifts Limited, located in Bromsgrove.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those focused on lifting and handling equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in preventing technical difficulties and maintaining continuity in service provision are ideal candidates for such contracts, as highlighted by the procurement rationale. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in the rail and utility industry could significantly benefit from aligning with similar tenders, given the direct award nature which favours suppliers with established relationships and familiarity with technical requirements. The procurement process reinforces the potential for expansions through additional or repeat contracts vital for sustaining service operations in critical infrastructure settings.

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Notice Title

Preventative Maintenance and Overhaul Services for Pfaff Rail Maintenance Jacks

Notice Description

The Contracting authority intends to direct award to the incumbent supplier for the provision of specialist engineering services to support the continued safe operation of lifting equipment used within rail maintenance depots.The requirement covers a 12 month programme of preventative maintenance for 30 Pfaff branded maintenance jacks, together with a mid life overhaul of 14 Pfaff Jacks.

Procurement Information

Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement. A direct award aligns with Schedule 5, paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The direct award to the incumbent supplier is justified on grounds of ensuring continuity of services which are intended as an extension to existing services in circumstances where a) a change in supplier would result in EMR receiving goods and services that are different from, or incompatible with, existing goods and services and b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06642a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

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

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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