Notice Information
Notice Title
London Gateway - Second Rail Terminal Phase 2
Notice Description
DP World is undertaking the expansion of its London Gateway Port facility at Stanford le Hope, through the development of a new second rail terminal located to the west of the existing eastern operational rail facility. This investment will significantly increase the port's rail freight capacity, improve operational resilience, and support the continued growth of DP Worlds sustainable, low carbon logistics solutions. This expansion represents a strategic enhancement of the port's intermodal capability, enabling faster, more efficient movement of goods across the UK and supporting national objectives for greener freight transport. The new terminal will play a key role in accommodating future demand and maintaining London Gateway's position as a world class logistics and supply chain hub. The Scope of Works covered under this tender include, but are not limited to, the following key elements: Permanent Way Works Construction of new railway infrastructure to serve the second terminal including plain line track, and associated components in a phase installation sequence delivering five new sidings (7 to 11) to compliment the two sidings (12 and 13) already constructed during Phase 1/1A of the works, which are currently in operation. Installation and integration of 21 new switches and crossings (S&C) required to connect the new terminal to the existing rail network corridor as well as providing more route paths for trains entering and exiting the existing eastern rail terminal. Civil Engineering Works Installation of a circa 850m long reinforced concrete crane rail beam with pre-cast concrete pile foundations and its associated mechanical chambers to allow Rail Mounted Gantry Crane (RMGC) operations within the new terminal. Earthworks, formation preparation, track drainage and utility diversions necessary to support the new terminal infrastructure. Construction of numerous ancillary civils foundation bases, walkways, cable routes and under track crossings for the new signalling, telecommunications and electrical plant equipment, shunters cabin and REB building. Telecommunications Works Installation of new and relocation of existing Operational Telecoms and SiSS systems assets including CCTV cameras, signal post and point zone telephones and the shunters panel concentrator. Signaling Works Provision of new and relocation of existing signaling assets, including lineside equipment, control system modifications in the form of new Shunters Cabin housing an updated control panel to operate both rail terminals, and associated REB for the signaling system interlocking. These assets will be constructed in a staged delivery to align with the permanent way phasing, to ensure full operational compatibility. Installation of new signaling track circuits to both the western and eastern terminals will enable operation of both facilities from the one new control panel. Testing, commissioning and integration of all new rail systems with existing operational infrastructure as well as update to the Upminster IECC workstation screens. Electrical and Plant Works New power supplies to the various disciplines line side equipment, shunters cabin and REB, as well as new points heating assets for both the western and existing eastern rail terminal S&C units. Interfaces and Integration Management of all interfaces with existing rail infrastructure, port operations, utilities, and third party stakeholders. Development of staging plans to minimise operational disruption and ensure safe working adjacent to live rail and port environments. Coordination with existing port operations to ensure safe and continuous functionality during construction. Project Goals Upon completion, the new rail terminal will provide; increased rail served capacity for containerised freight, enhanced operational flexibility and resilience, deliver infrastructure capable of supporting robotic next generation RMGC equipment and improved efficiency as well as reduce the ports carbon impact through expanded rail freight capability. Programme: It is intended that the Rail works will commence in July 2026 for a duration of 12 months.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-066c43
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024069-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45234100 - Railway construction works
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £15,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
- 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
- LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1E 5JQ
- Post Town
- South West 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
- TLH32 Thurrock
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024069-2026
17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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