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title: "Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance of Yellow Plants 3"
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# Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance of Yellow Plants 3

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d6ef0c-bf00-418d-8340-be468f1decbf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Elizabeth Line Operation & Maintenance of Yellow Plants 3" is overseen by Transport for London. This contract focuses on the repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways and other equipment, a task classified under the CPV code 50220000. The location for the delivery of these services is London, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Colas Rail Limited. The contract was awarded on 7th May 2025, and the operational period spans from 26th June 2025 to 25th June 2030. The procurement method utilised was a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for large-scale service providers within the railway maintenance industry. Companies with expertise in the operation and maintenance of rail infrastructure, such as railhead profilers and engineering power cars, would find this contract aligning well with their capabilities. Whilst the procurement has already been awarded, businesses similar to Colas Rail Limited, a large organisation, could benefit from aligning their offerings to similar tenders initiated by major public bodies like Transport for London in the future, especially if they seek to strengthen their presence in large urban projects.

## Notice

Transport for London have awarded a Contract for the provision of the Operational and Maintenance (O&M) service for our newest line, the Elizabeth Line and its 'Yellow Plant'. This service consists of the O&M of 1 x Railhead profiler and 4 x Engineering power cars, 2 x Rail Wagons and supporting equipment. This plant supports the Elizabeth Line's operational maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa9ffcb-b4df-4a81-807b-442f99a7c960 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,583,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,583,466 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLAS RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa9ffcb-b4df-4a81-807b-442f99a7c960

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa9ffcb-b4df-4a81-807b-442f99a7c960
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3c1f3d4-abe0-4d23-89bd-7b81050fa5c1

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