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title: "Rail Defect Detection System"
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# Rail Defect Detection System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7817470c-de3a-4264-ab5c-790a3f5ccb34

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Rail Defect Detection System" was conducted by Transport for London (TfL), with a focus on goods within the measuring and control equipment industry category. The tender, initiated on 29th January 2018, concluded its bidding phase on 23rd November 2017. The associated contract is valued at £1,385,665 and has been active since 5th December 2017, set to run until 5th April 2020, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, which correlates with its selective procurement strategy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those specialising in rail technology and measurement equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are well-versed in developing innovative defect detection solutions stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the rail industry should consider engaging with TfL to explore potential collaborations or future tenders, as TfL continues to invest in enhancing their operational capabilities.

## Notice

Rail Defect Detection System for the IMV wagon of the Crossrail Yellow Plant fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b48138-7863-408a-9199-7a4443cb97c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2017 - 5 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,385,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,385,665 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b48138-7863-408a-9199-7a4443cb97c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b48138-7863-408a-9199-7a4443cb97c2
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59f9dd39-076a-4855-9579-40e9a0f5069c
  Rail Defect Detection System

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