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title: "Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05025a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training

Buyer: LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05025a

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## Summary

London Underground Limited, in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), is initiating a procurement process for "Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on railway track inspection services, and the industry category involves public undertaking. The procurement is currently in the planning stage. Businesses are invited to submit their expression of interest by 30 April 2025. The tender covers various levels of training and certifications such as Level 1 and 2 training and re-certification, as well as different ultrasonic testing modules including U6, U10, U16, U17, and U19. The contract period is planned from 21 October 2025 to 20 October 2028, and the procurement will be conducted through a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in rail inspection and training services to engage with TfL early in the procurement process. Companies with expertise in Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) will find this tender particularly beneficial. The engagement will enable suppliers to better understand TfL's requirements, contribute their market insights, and help shape the commercial strategy. Businesses with previous experience and capability in Ultrasonic and NDT rail inspection training, as well as those looking to expand their service offerings, are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to obtain market feedback in relation to the Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract . TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to help shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. This is a valuable chance to engage with us early, gain insight into our requirements and contribute your expertise. The primary focus of the Market engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities in relation to the development and finalisation of the Commercial Strategy for TfL's Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract. The engagement will also provide feedback and help to develop the Invitation to Tender via Ariba. Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training. Level 1 training Level 1 re-certification (18 monthly) Level 1 re-certification (2 Day) Level 2 training (PCN only). Level 2 re-certification (ASNT) Level 2 re-certification (PCN) Ultrasonic U6 Ultrasonic U10 Ultrasonic U16 Ultrasonic U17 Ultrasonic U19 On Site Assessment (OSA) B-scan lite training Analysis training Analysis re-certification (3 yearly)

### Planning Information

Please submit expression of interest if you have capability and previous experience for Ultrasoniv and NDT Rail Inspection Training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 10:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014906-2025
  14th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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