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title: "Beckton Depot Northern Sidings Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0294ae"
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buyer: "DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED"
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# Beckton Depot Northern Sidings Project

Buyer: DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294ae

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## Summary

The Docklands Light Railway Limited has completed the procurement process for the Beckton Depot Northern Sidings Project, which falls under the industry category of railway depot construction work. The project included works such as the installation of new stabling roads, drainage systems, and signalling equipment. The main contract was adjudicated through a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure following prior call for competition. Key dates include the contract being signed on 5th January 2021, and the overall procurement is now marked as complete as of 19th February 2021. The location of the project is Beckton, London, with the delivery address specified at 18 Armada Way, E6 7FB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, signalling systems, and mechanical services. Companies specialising in railway infrastructure and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in track installation and drainage works, would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The active involvement of subcontractors indicates a collaborative approach, which may foster further partnerships and business growth in the railway services sector, particularly in the UK’s expanding transport infrastructure market.

## Notice

The scope of works will entail building new stabling roads. This will require additional track, new Switch and Crossings (S&C) units, platforms, walkways, lighting, communications and signalling. Therefore the scope encompasses all of the disciplines below and is divided into the following packages of works: Civils; Communications Systems; Signalling; Permanent Way; Electrical Traction Equipment; Electrical Services & Depot Equipment; and Mechanical Services. The contract let on a build only basis as detailed design completed separately and prior the commencement of this works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is procuring 33 new fixed formation trains as part of its Rolling Stock Replacement Programme (RSRP) to replace the life expired B90/92 fleet and 10 new fixed formation trains. The new trains are needed to meet the service requirements for future growth and development in the Royal Docks area. In order to facilitate these new trains, the maintenance and stabling capacity of the Beckton Depot (located in London) will need to be upgraded. The works required to be undertaken; Area 1: Installation of surface water drainage, Train Wash with road access and associated Pump Room. Completion of a retaining wall will be required, along with an attenuation tank up to 100m3. Installation of a security access fence to the site boundary.A new ATO Test Track with a level crossing,. Attenuation will be required within this area and current drainage calculations suggest this will not be larger than 100m3. Also, Rolling Stock AVI (Automatic Vehicle Inspection) is required to be housed alongside the train wash. As previously stated the scope includes installation of a retaining wall r construction of the eastern section of the retaining wall will need to take place following the decommissioning of the current test track. Area 2: Installation of hoarding, decommission of existing roads D, E and F, installation of drainage and associated services. To achieve this, decommissioning existing roads D, E and F will be required, prior to the installation of drainage and associated services to support the works. Area 1/2 Combined: Installation, test and commission of ballasted track and associated access platforms for new roads BA - BK inclusive; all roads to be signalled and controlled as per design. To achieve this, installation, test and commissioning of 11no stabling roads. The disciplines included are: i. Track (including associated ballast and tamping) ii. Civils (including platforms) The works also include the installation, test and commissioning of the services to allow the use of the stabling roads. The disciplines include, but are not limited to: i. Power (LV and traction) ii. Lighting (including columns) iii. Water provision for cleaning iv. CRMS v. 2no REBs (Relocatable Equipment Buildings) to house points and points heating control. Train delivery roads will need to be provided to enable the delivery of the new rolling stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003398-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 0BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKINGHAM GROUP CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234112 - Railway depot construction work

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003398-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:574563-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML

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