Planning

LRS and Woolwich Ferry - Procurement of the River Piers Maintenance Contract

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 21:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is undertaking a new procurement process titled "LRS and Woolwich Ferry - Procurement of the River Piers Maintenance Contract." This falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services, and is part of a special regime related to utilities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to officially commence in 2028, following the expiration of the existing contract on 31 March 2029. The planned contract duration is from 31 March 2029 to 30 March 2034. The main location for this procurement is London, UK, and key communication regarding this tender is expected by 29 June 2028. The buyer, Transport for London, is a public undertaking with their office located at 5 Endeavour Square, London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in utility infrastructures. Companies equipped to handle large-scale maintenance contracts, particularly within the transportation sector, will find this procurement to be an ideal fit. The long duration of the contract provides a stable opportunity for sustained business growth over five years. Businesses with robust project management practices and a track record in servicing public utilities will be well-suited to compete for this project and to potentially secure a foothold within London's transport sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LRS and Woolwich Ferry - Procurement of the River Piers Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Procurement to start in 2028, following a recent approval of the extension to the existing River Piers maintenance contract, which is due to expire on 31 March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06997b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044690-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
29 Jun 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2029 - 30 Mar 2034 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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