--- title: "Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2022-05-24" --- # Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a15ba65-2154-45fc-9d27-2e262be117aa.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance" is being conducted by Transport for London (TfL) within the marine maintenance industry. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement deadlines set for 24 August 2022. The contract has an estimated value of £600,000 and is intended to last for approximately six months. Potential contractors are invited to express their interest in the upcoming tender by 10 June 2022, as TfL seeks to gather insights on market capacity and capabilities through early engagement activities. This tender presents significant business opportunities for SMEs and contractors specialising in marine equipment maintenance and repair services. Companies that manufacture spare parts for marine applications, as well as those experienced in performing maintenance on similar infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market will not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio but also enhance their visibility in a critical urban transport sector serving London. ## Notice This notice is not a call for competition but is an early market engagement exercise to enable TfL to better understand the market appetite, capacity and capability. The Woolwich Ferry has two terminals, one south of the River Thames and one to the north of the river. Each terminal contains two Linkspans which act as a drawbridge that provides vehicle and pedestrian/cycle access and egress between the ferry and the terminals. The Linkspans need to be regularly maintained and the scope of the works is likely to include: * Condition surveys, including non-destructive testing and maintenance of o Counterweight systems o Yoke pins o Hoist bottom ends including Orkot bushes o Sprag mechanical linkages o Battle deck bearings o Road deck rocker bearings * Source or manufacture replacement parts * Temporary works to access the Linkspans for maintenance purposes * Minimising any effects of the maintenance works on the operational performance of the ferry. The contract is anticipated to last for 6 months, with an option to undertake further maintenance works. However, TfL are seeking to gain feedback on the approach and programme from the market. Due to operational and infrastructure constraints, TfL are looking to maintain the ferry service whilst the ferry the maintenance is undertaking. This may require out of operational service working and or a reduced ferry service for a period of time. The supplier may need to gain consent from and/or be licensed by the Port of London Authority (PLA) undertake these types of works on the River Thames, London. Therefore, TfL would like to invite potential bidders to engage with us; to find out more about the opportunity and discuss the nature of this forthcoming procurement exercise. This notice is seeking potential bidders to express an interest and engage with us via the instructions provided in the Pro-Contract Portal. TfL are particularly interested to gain feedback from both * Contractors who may undertake the maintenance works, as described below * Fabricators and manufacturers who specialize in marking spare parts for plant like those described above. Suppliers who are interested in providing feedback should respond to the Expression of Interest by 10/06/2022. TfL may invite interested suppliers to participate in the market engagement sessions following an expression of interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae23213-5e14-4e03-a9ea-3c917cd4d37d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 0ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment ## Release History - 24 May 2022 at 14:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae23213-5e14-4e03-a9ea-3c917cd4d37d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae23213-5e14-4e03-a9ea-3c917cd4d37d 24th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4e5a248-6ddb-ec11-8114-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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