Planning

Alternative Equipment Manufacturer Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 15:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), involves the creation of an "Alternative Equipment Manufacturer Framework" aimed at sourcing end-to-end engineering services for London Underground rolling stock components. The procurement, falling under the services category, is currently in the planning stage and seeks to provide financial savings through competitive alternative sources. The framework covers engineering design and support services, and the planned contract period will run from 1st July 2027 to 1st July 2031. Based in London, this opportunity requires interested parties to express their interest by 26th June 2026. The estimated value of this procurement stands at £5.4 million gross.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design and consultancy, technical support, or quality engineering services. Establishing a framework agreement with TfL can enhance a company’s portfolio and offer sustained business growth through long-term collaboration. Businesses equipped to design, validate prototypes, and support competitive tendering for reverse-engineered components are especially well-suited to compete in this tender, making it an attractive prospect for engineering firms looking to extend their expertise to a high-profile client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Equipment Manufacturer Framework

Notice Description

Procurement of a Framework for the provision of end-to-end engineering services, including design assurance, validation through prototype sourcing and testing, support to competitive tendering, and quality engineering support for the mass production of reverse-engineered components. The purpose of the framework is to deliver financial savings to TfL by enabling alternative and competitive sources of supply for London Underground rolling stock components

Planning Information

Please express your interest in this planned procurement by emailing SamWalden@tfl.gov.uk - a link to a Market Sounding Questionnaire and supplementary information will then be shared with all interested parties. Upon receipt of this questionnaire, please review the questions along with the supplementary information and submit the completed questionnaire by the 26th June 2026. If you have any queries please contact SamWalden@tfl.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055428-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71356300 - Technical support services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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