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title: "Cradle Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055286"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# Cradle Maintenance Service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055286

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL), a central government public authority located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving cradle maintenance and refurbishment services. This initiative targets four Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) situated at two locations: Palestra House and 5 Endeavour Square, both in London. The procurement method is a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, allowing interested suppliers to register by the extended due date of 18th July 2026. The industry categories involved comprise overhaul and refurbishment work, hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment, and building and facilities management services. Notably, the contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and end on 23rd June 2026, with an estimated contract value of £800,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance with strict industry standards such as LOLER, PUWER, and the CDM Regulations. The project's unique requirements—like conducting site works primarily outside of business hours—present a competitive edge for providers able to demonstrate flexibility and comprehensive technical capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to expand by delivering innovative solutions and ensuring full operational compliance of the BMUs. This is an excellent opportunity for companies capable of contributing to key assessments about market capacity, delivery methods, and cost efficiencies in the London area.

## Notice

Purpose of this Engagement Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking early market engagement (EME) to inform the potential procurement of cradle maintenance and refurbishment services for four Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) located across two operational properties: * 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at Palestra House, London * 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at 5 Endeavour Square, London The intent of this engagement is to: * Assess market capacity and capability * Refine the scope of requirements * Test TfL's proposed delivery and procurement approach * Explore innovation and market best practice Suppliers are invited to register their interest and contribute views on deliverability, timescales, risks, and cost drivers for the proposed scope. 2. Scope of Proposed Works The refurbishment programme aims to restore the listed BMUs to full operational and statutory compliance. The following scope outline is indicative only and may evolve as a result of this engagement. Key Requirements (to be confirmed at tender stage): * Comprehensive overhaul of four BMUs in line with BS6037:2020 and BS1808:2015 * Compliance with: o LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) o PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) o CDM Regulations 2015 o Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 o PASMA and SAFed guidance * Submission of a detailed technical proposal at tender stage, including: o Material specifications, coatings, load capacities, and structural detailing o Project programme and phased delivery methodology o Quality assurance and site safety measures * Site works to be undertaken primarily outside business hours (i.e. weekends) * Contractor-led site familiarisation visits (mandatory) * Submission of all documentation upon completion: o Project management documentation o Site safety audits o Photographic records o Post-works commissioning sign-off for Facilities Management teams

### Planning Information

TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by registering their interest in this procurement activity
The engagement process consists of the following key steps:
1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing jasonswallow@tfl.gov.uk or mark.white1@tube.tfl.gov.uk and quoting 'Cradle Maintenance Services- Registering interest'.
We encourage all interested suppliers, regardless of size, to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach.
If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch : jasonswallow@tfl.gov.uk or mark.white1@tube.tfl.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039104-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 07:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039104-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 11:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034704-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039104-2025
  11th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034704-2025
  24th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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