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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Alternative Equipment Manufacturer (AEM) Engineering Services Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 15:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 15:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Alternative Equipment Manufacturer (AEM) Engineering Services Framework." This initiative is designed to provide a wide range of engineering services such as design assurance, prototype sourcing, testing, and quality engineering support, catering to the needs of London Underground rolling stock components. The procurement is part of a framework agreement set to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude on 1st July 2031. Transport for London, located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, is serving as the buyer. Interested parties must submit a Market Sounding Questionnaire by 26th June 2026, which marks a critical deadline in this planning phase.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in engineering design, support, technical consultancy, and related services. Companies skilled in providing competitive and alternative solutions for rolling stock components would be well-positioned to compete for a portion of this framework agreement, valued at £4.5 million net. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially establish long-term collaborations with Transport for London, contribute to significant cost-saving measures, and amplify their market presence in the UK engineering services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Alternative Equipment Manufacturer (AEM) Engineering Services 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. This engagement mirrors the "Alternative Equipment Manufacturer Framework" Notice published by TfL on 11 June 2026 (2026/S 000-056077). It was identified that the procurement title could be misleading, as this engagement is not intended to procure manufacturers of goods and as such the title has been revised. If you have already responded to the previous UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, there is no need to submit a further response. Your previous submission has been retained and will be considered alongside any responses received to this revised notice.

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/057295-2026
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
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2026Expired
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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