Planning

Elizabeth Line Engineering Vehicles - Linsinger Heavy Overhaul Project

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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14 May 2026 at 20:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is the buying organisation for an upcoming public procurement process titled "Elizabeth Line Engineering Vehicles - Linsinger Heavy Overhaul Project", which is currently in the planning stage. The procurement involves the provision of repair and maintenance services for the Linsinger Train used on the Elizabeth Line, falling under the services category, with specific relevance to utilities. The project is planned to commence on 19th July 2027 and conclude by 18th July 2029, with key communication updates expected by 1st August 2026. Based in London, this procurement offers significant opportunities for involvement in public undertakings as regulated by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with large-scale engineering projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria are inclusive, providing an excellent growth platform for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the London transport infrastructure sector. Given the scale and importance of the Elizabeth Line, successful bidders can expect to enhance their credentials and market reach significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elizabeth Line Engineering Vehicles - Linsinger Heavy Overhaul Project

Notice Description

Heavy Overhaul requirements for the Linsinger Train for the Elizabeth Line Engineering Vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06996c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044674-2026
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
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2027 - 18 Jul 2029 2-3 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

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Notice Documents

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