---
title: "Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051bf5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bf5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Rail Grinding across all TfL Rail modes" is being coordinated by Transport for London, a central government public authority based in London. This procurement, under the services category, is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 1st June 2026. The project aims to address rail grinding needs to manage track corrugation issues related to noise and vibration. The contract period is set to commence on 17th May 2027 and conclude by 16th May 2030, with a possible extension until 2037. The primary location for this procurement is London, and it adheres to the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with a focus on railway infrastructure. Companies with experience in rail maintenance and an understanding of noise and vibration compliance would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The long contract period and potential for extension provide substantial room for business growth and sustained engagement with one of the UK's prominent transport authorities, offering both stability and visibility in the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compliance-driven services across various TfL rail modes will be ideally positioned to benefit from this procurement.

## Notice

Rail Grinding requirement across all TfL Rail modes. Rail grinding is to ensure track corrugation causing noise and vibration remain compliant to avoid risk of safety and financial damages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2027 - 16 May 2030 |
| 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 | 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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