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Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance

Transport for London

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is exploring suppliers for maintenance of the four linkspan systems at the Woolwich Ferry’s north and south terminals in London. The linkspans act as drawbridges, allowing vehicles and pedestrians to board and leave the ferry, so the service is intended to maintain reliable access for passengers and ferry operations. The requirement covers planning, design and delivery of cyclic maintenance in line with the Operation and Maintenance Manual, together with supply and installation activities. It includes scheduled replacement of key components, specialist inspection and testing of the lifting and span systems, and reactive technical support, call-outs and repairs. This is a marine equipment repair and maintenance service, including access-ramp systems, delivered for TfL’s Woolwich Ferry operations.

This procurement is at the planning stage: TfL is conducting early market engagement and has not yet invited tenders. The proposed contract is expected to run from 21 January 2027 to 21 January 2029, with a renewal option extending the maximum period to 21 January 2031. TfL is seeking market feedback on supplier capability, appetite, risks and opportunities through a Market Sounding Questionnaire. Interested parties can request the questionnaire by email, with completed responses expected by 16:00 on 25 August 2026. Participation is voluntary and does not form part of a formal procurement process. TfL may hold follow-up discussions with selected suppliers after reviewing responses. The procurement is treated as a utilities requirement and is above the applicable threshold.

This will suit contractors experienced in maintaining marine access and lifting infrastructure, ferry terminal equipment, drawbridge or linkspan systems, and associated mechanical and electrical assets. Relevant capability includes planned cyclic maintenance at several intervals, five-year component replacement, specialist inspection and testing, fault diagnosis, emergency call-out and repair, and the supply and installation of replacement parts. Suppliers should be able to plan and design maintenance in accordance with an operation and maintenance manual, support reliable service performance, and respond to reactive technical requirements. Organisations with established maintenance teams, suitable marine engineering expertise, practical installation capability and the capacity to cover both ferry terminals are likely to be well placed when the procurement reaches the market. Early engagement offers a chance to inform the proposed strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) are looking to explore the market to establish the interest and appetite for suppliers to deliver maintenance service to Woolwich Ferry (WF) Linkspan systems. The linkspans at the south and north terminals provide the means of access and egress for all ferry passengers, therefore the reliability of them is critical to achieving good service performance. The service includes planning, design and delivery of cyclic maintenance of the linkspans in accordance with the requirements of the Operation and Maintenance Manual and to ensure that the assets perform reliably in meeting the demands of the WF service. The service will also include supply and installation activities. There are four Linkspans that provide a drawbridge for vehicles and pedestrians to access and egress the Woolwich Ferry. The scope of this procurement (including options) allows for: - Undertaking Linkspan maintenance activities that are required every 5 years (replacement of key components) - 3 month, 6 month, 12 month and 24-monthly cyclic maintenance activities (specialist inspection and testing of Linkspan lifting and span systems) - Reactive maintenance (technical support, call out and repair)

Planning Information

TfL are undertaking early market engagement to gather feedback that will inform the development of the procurement strategy for the proposed Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance service. The scope of this engagement includes exploring market capability and appetite, as well as any associated risks or opportunities, through a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). The MSQ is available upon request. Interested parties are invited to complete the questionnaire; to request a copy, please email : AnnamariaAtkins@tfl.gov.uk Completed responses must be submitted by 16:00 on 25 08 2026. At this stage, no in-person or virtual events are planned. However, TfL may choose to hold follow-up discussions with selected suppliers after reviewing the questionnaire responses. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and does not form part of any formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075585-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34953000 - Access ramps

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2029 2-3 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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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