---
title: "Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05955e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05955e

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## Summary

Transport for London is awarding contracts for the provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre to support London Underground’s maintenance requirements at Lille Bridge Depot. The procurement process follows the Procurement Act 2023 and is facilitated through a competitive flexible procedure. The contracts, split into two lots, detail the award of a CNC VMC Machining Centre to Dugard CNC Limited, valued at £295,452, and a CNC Turning Centre to The Engineering Technology Group Limited, valued at £283,800. The standstill period commences from 17 February 2026, and the contracts are set to start on 4 March 2026, running until 3 March 2027, with an optional extension of up to six months. This initiative falls under the industry category of goods and focuses primarily on machine tools and milling machines for railway applications within the UK, highlighting precise engineering and reliable solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in advanced manufacturing equipment. The procurement process encourages involvement from suppliers with experience in railway-related applications or similarly regulated sectors, opening doors for growth by securing significant contracts with a public authority. Businesses adept at delivering precision machinery and ensuring high reliability would be in a strong position to compete effectively. With the procurement methodology ensuring transparency and equal treatment among bidders, SMEs can leverage their specialised capabilities to enhance production output for the London Underground depots, facilitating a growth platform within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to notify the market of the intention to award a contract and to formally commence the standstill period for the provision of a CNC VMC Machining Centre and a CNC Turning Centre to support London Underground's Lille Bridge Depot Maintenance requirements. In line with the Procurement Act 2023, this Contract Award Notice triggers an 8-working-day standstill period, as applied automatically by the Find a Tender system. The Authority will not enter into the contract before the end of this standstill period. All other information on this notice remains unchanged

### Lot Information

CNC VMC Machining Centre

One (1) CNC VMC Machining Centre

Renewal: Option to extend six months.

CNC Turning Centre

One (1) CNC Turning Centre

Renewal: Option to extend six months.

### Planning Information

How to Apply
Expressions of interest for EME engagement will close on 17th September 2025 at 5pm.
Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Transport for London Procurement Manager - Amir Shahzad (amirshahzad@tfl.gov.uk) and Michelle Sweeney (michelle.sweeney@tube.tfl.gov.uk).
For any general enquiries please contact Amir Shahzad.
Should any supplier not participate in this EME exercise, it will not limit your entitlement to participate in a future tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014417-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £482,710 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DUGARD CNC; THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42621000 - Lathes
- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014417-2026
- 30 Oct 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069745-2025
- 6 Sep 2025 at 07:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054464-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014417-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069745-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054464-2025
  6th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
- https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training
- https://tfl.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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