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title: "TfL Capital Rail Frameworks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045859"
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buyer: "TFL CAPITAL PROCUREMENT"
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# TfL Capital Rail Frameworks

Buyer: TFL CAPITAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045859

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking feedback on its proposed Capital Rail Frameworks, as part of their strategy to develop integrated replacement frameworks for their capital rail infrastructure projects. The aim is to establish a single pan-TfL framework to ensure efficiency and consistency in the procurement process for both the client and supply chain. Interested parties have the opportunity to participate in market engagement activities, such as completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire and attending an Industry Day to learn more about the future routes to market. Feedback is sought to inform TfL's strategy, with the deadline for initial responses set for COB Wednesday 22 May 2024.

The upcoming TfL Capital Rail Frameworks tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in railway construction works and related areas. Businesses specialising in railway infrastructure, communication networks, electrical installations, construction works, engineering services, and consultancy may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The planned framework aims to streamline procurement processes and enhance collaboration within the supply chain, creating openings for responsive and innovative businesses to contribute to TfL's capital rail projects in the UK.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) currently uses multiple frameworks to deliver its capital rail infrastructure portfolio, such as London Underground Limited and DLR Limited. These frameworks will soon be expiring or reaching capacity, creating an opportunity for TfL to develop its route to market strategy including options for an integrated suite of replacement frameworks. Rather than replacing like for like TfL are considering a single pan-TfL framework for capital rail projects to provide a consistent route to market and clear processes to ensure efficiency for both Client and Supply Chain. TfL wishes to engage the market to seek feedback on emerging approaches for its proposed Capital Rail Frameworks. The scope of this market engagement is a precursor to the future procurement of frameworks, and acknowledging that although the wider delivery and contracting methodologies are not yet confirmed, TfL wishes to approach the market to assist us to test and inform our strategy. Interested respondents to this notice will receive a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) for completion and will subsequently be invited to an Industry Day, to learn more about TfL's Capital Rail Frameworks future routes to market. If you are interested, please respond to this PIN by COB Wednesday 22 May 2024 to receive the MSQ. This is a pre-procurement activity and does not imply any commitment to any future procurement process. The purpose is to seek feedback on TfL's approach, appetite from industry and information on alternative solutions that are being developed in the marketplace for similar schemes. Participation in the PIN and subsequent MSQ is not a prerequisite to, and will not prejudice, participation in any future competitive process. The information contained in this PIN or in any communication made between TfL and any supplier in connection with this should not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any contract will be offered as a result of this PIN and MSQ. If TfL decides to progress with any procurement exercise for the Capital Rail Frameworks, TfL will publish a separate contract notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Frameworks to deliver TfL's capital rail infrastructure portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014882-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TFL CAPITAL PROCUREMENT |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213300 - Buildings associated with transport
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234112 - Railway depot construction work
- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45234122 - Underground railway works
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014882-2024
- 9 May 2024 at 14:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014841-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://tfl.gov.uk/
- http://www.tfl.govuk

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