Planning

Elizabeth line and Trams Overhead Line Monitoring Services Jan 27 onwards

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 20:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Elizabeth line and Trams Overhead Line Monitoring Services Jan 27 onwards". This planned service contract, focusing on repair and maintenance services, aims to monitor the overhead line equipment for the Elizabeth Line and Trams. The service period is scheduled to start on 2nd January 2027 and end on 1st January 2032. The procurement process is classified under the services category and is planned to be communicated formally by 19th July 2026. The buying organisation is a public undertaking located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity opens significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing overhead line monitoring solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate in this tender, highlighting an inclusive approach to contractor selection. Companies with experience in the transport sector and possessing the required technical expertise will find this opportunity attractive, allowing them to engage with a prominent public body like Transport for London. This contract represents a substantial commitment over a five-year period, making it an ideal partnership venture for qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elizabeth line and Trams Overhead Line Monitoring Services Jan 27 onwards

Notice Description

Overhead Line Equipment Monitoring Services for the Elizabeth Line and Trams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06996b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044673-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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