Planning

Woolwich Ferry - Dry Dock 2028

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 22:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Woolwich Ferry - Dry Dock 2028" project under the services category, involving repair and maintenance services. This procurement is situated in London, and it is anticipated to begin its contract period from 31st March 2027 through to 29th September 2027. A preliminary notice was published on 14th May 2026, with expectations of further communication by 31st December 2026. The process follows the legal framework stipulated under legislation 2023/54. Interested parties should note that this is a public undertaking, and the buyer's contact point is James McKinnon, based at Endeavour Square, London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with the capability to service large infrastructure undertakings such as ferry dry docks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible given the suitability considerations. Participation in this procurement process could potentially lead to further opportunities in public transportation infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in maritime transport services, or those looking to expand into this sector, would be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woolwich Ferry - Dry Dock 2028

Notice Description

The Procurement to deliver the Woolwich Ferry Dry Dock 2028 contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06998d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044710-2026
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
31 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 29 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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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