---
title: "Intention to Use RISQS as a Dynamic Market for Cable Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059afb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Intention to Use RISQS as a Dynamic Market for Cable Procurement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059afb

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a procurement process to acquire 935 high-voltage cables and associated components for rail infrastructure projects. The procurement is conducted under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a dynamic market, utilizing an open procurement method to include only pre-qualified suppliers. The tender was active and announced retrospectively to align with the Procurement Act 2023. The buying organisation, based in London, plans to utilise RISQS for this and future rail-related procurements. Notably, the framework agreement for this procurement started on 16 September 2025, offering a prolonged engagement duration of 999 days for interested suppliers. This initiative falls under the public authority central government jurisdiction and aims to ensure timely and qualified participation in rail infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses registered and qualified under RISQS, particularly those specialising in cable supply and installation, to engage with Transport for London in infrastructure development. The dynamic market approach opens up competition to suitable small and medium-sized enterprises, offering a fair opportunity for growth and engagement in significant public sector projects. With no participation fees and allowance for electronic submissions, the tender process is streamlined for businesses ready to contribute to major rail projects. Consequently, companies with expertise in high-voltage cable manufacturing and installation, particularly those familiar with the UK utilities sector, will find this tender an excellent avenue for business expansion and long-term collaboration.

## Notice

Summary: This notice confirms that Transport for London intends to use the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market under Sections 34-40 of the Procurement Act 2023. Scope of Procurement: Procurement of 935 cable and associated components for use in rail infrastructure projects. Dynamic Market Operator: Rail Safety & Standards Board Ltd (RSSB) Website: https://www.risqs.org Conditions for Membership: Suppliers must be registered and qualified under RISQS for relevant product codes, including cable supply and installation. Procurement Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure conducted via RISQS supplier list. Only qualified suppliers were invited to tender. Justification for Retroactive Notice: This notice is published retrospectively due to transitional implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement was conducted in good faith using RISQS, which meets the criteria of a dynamic market. Future Use: Transport for London will continue to use RISQS as a dynamic market for future rail-related procurements and will ensure timely publication of notices going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2025 |
| Notice type | UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Dynamic market |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31321300 - High-voltage cable

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2025
  16th September 2025 - Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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