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title: "Services for Operation & Maintenance of DISAB TubeVac Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ee"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-10-02"
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# Services for Operation & Maintenance of DISAB TubeVac Machines

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ee

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Services for Operation & Maintenance of DISAB TubeVac Machines," which falls under the services category within the railway industry. The project is associated with the operation and maintenance of machinery used in track renewals and maintenance. TfL's headquarters are located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, UK. Companies interested in this opportunity should participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) by expressing their interest by 17th October 2025. A Market Sounding Questionnaire will follow this engagement, providing further details on the project scope. This tender represents a long-term commitment, with the contract period slated to start from 1st November 2026 and end on 31st October 2030, with potential extensions until 30th October 2032.

This procurement process presents numerous opportunities for firms specialising in railway maintenance and equipment services, particularly those experienced with rolling stock and plant machinery like DISAB TubeVac machines. Businesses with a robust track record in providing public transport services and equipment maintenance will find this tender suitable. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their portfolio within the central government public authority sector. Additionally, suppliers who miss the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise are not precluded from future participation, ensuring continued opportunities for involvement.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) have 2 x Disab Tubevac machines, which are used primarily to support ballast track renewals and track maintenance. The scope involves operation and maintenance of Disab TubeVac assets. The Supplier shall note the following: For clarification, the Supplier's Maintenance Services shall only apply to the 'Wagon Mounted Plant'. This comprises of all the Disab plant and equipment mounted and secured on top of the wagon deck (i.e., above the wagon sole bar). The underlying wagon (i.e., sole bar and below) shall be maintained by Transport for London.

### Planning Information

How to Apply
Expressions of interest for Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will close on 17th October 2025 at 5 PM. This will be followed by a Market Sounding Questionnaire.
Interested suppliers should register their interest to the email below for the scope of works.
Procurement Agent - Arjun Mattathil Anilan (arjunmattathil@tfl.gov.uk).
For any general enquiries please contact Arjun Mattathil Anilan.
Should any supplier not participate in this PME exercise, it will not limit your entitlement to participate in any future tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061768-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061768-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061768-2025
  2nd October 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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