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11 Jun 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a procurement process titled "DLR Independent Assurance Review" which falls under the services category, specifically targeting Railway Engineering Services. The process involved conducting an independent review of the internal assurance processes for the Docklands Light Railway. Utilising a 'Below threshold - limited competition' method, the contract was awarded on 20th March 2026 and is active until 12th June 2026. The principal location of service delivery is in the United Kingdom, and the process culminated in the award to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, a large-scale business based in London.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity for entities specialising in consultancy and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in railway systems. Companies capable of conducting detailed assurance reviews and analyses of transport infrastructure may find such contracts a pathway for growth and the enhancement of industry credentials. Although the procurement was of a limited competition nature, it underscores the continuous demand for specialised services in public transport projects, thus signalling potential avenues for businesses targeting similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

DLR Independent Assurance Review

Notice Description

An independent review of the assurance processes undertaken internally in relation to the Docklands Light Railway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b37e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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