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title: "DLR Thamesmead Extension - Major Project Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc06"
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# DLR Thamesmead Extension - Major Project Delivery

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc06

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a major procurement process for the DLR Thamesmead Extension, a significant infrastructure project aimed at extending the existing Docklands Light Railway network from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. This project falls under the "works" category within the construction industry and is located in London, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from March 2027 to December 2033. Key components include a new cross-river tunnel and several new stations. Businesses are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, as preliminary market engagement milestones and communication notices have been scheduled, such as an Industry Day to be held on 25 February 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses capable of providing goods and services related to large scale infrastructure projects. Contractors specialising in civil and building design, mechanical and electrical services, and telecommunication systems are likely to find substantial opportunities here. The scope also includes various construction works such as viaducts and railway infrastructure, making it a lucrative prospect for companies experienced in the transport and utilities sectors. Engaging in this tender could ensure business growth, provided they align with TfL's requirements and sustainability goals, including reducing carbon emissions and improving whole life costs. The multi-stage procurement process, with early contractor involvement, offers businesses a platform to contribute innovative solutions and technologies. Interested parties are advised to register on TfL's e-tendering portal, SAP Ariba, to participate in upcoming procurement events.

## Notice

The DLR Thamesmead Extension (DLR TEX) is a proposed 3km cross-river extension of the DLR network from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside, comprising of the following key components: 1. Tie-in to existing DLR East Route, grade separated junction and viaduct, dropping down to grade level approaching Beckton Riverside Station2. New station at centre of Beckton Riverside development3. Cross river tunnel, twin bore tunnel c. 1.5km in length 4. New station at Thamesmead5. New turnback siding to the west of the extension to facilitate a future uplift in services on Thamesmead branch and east route. (Potential locations include Canning Town and Royal Victoria)

### Planning Information

Transport for London ("TfL") has commenced Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") in respect of the proposed DLR Thamesmead Extension ("TEX") Programme. The intention is to establish appetite and to harness expertise from the industry to help develop a suitable strategy for delivering all the works comprised in this Programme. 
The initial pre-procurement strategy at this stage anticipates a multi-stage procurement process with an early contractor involvement. To prepare the TEX Programme procurement strategy, TfL is seeking contributions from suppliers with experience in delivering works of a similar magnitude (scale and complexity) to that of the TEX Programme to assist in developing a suitable delivery model for delivering the works. In this respect, advice and suggestions on general buildability of the scheme, concept design, phasing, packaging and sequencing of works, contractual arrangements for the work packages will be invaluable to TfL.
TfL has embarked on implementing a new delivery model to drive improvement, capture construction efficiencies to reduce cost, is seeking innovative techniques to reduce carbon to meet the net zero gain and improve whole life costs. 
Industry Engagement
Development of the TfL Delivery Model has been supported by an Industry Day held on 2 December 2025 and a subsequent Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) in accordance with 'UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 2025/S 000-071722 6 November 2025'. A summary output from this will be shared with the all PME participants.
This UK2 notice is being published to confirm the next stages of preliminary market engagement. This includes a further Industry Day to be held on 25 February 2026 and a MSQ to focus on the commercial and contracting model. TfL may opt to subsequently hold one-to-one sessions with a selection suppliers having the capability and experience for the scope of works or delivery model. Further details on timeframes and registration are provided below. 
TfL e-Tendering
Future procurement events relating to the DLR Thamesmead Extension will be conducted using TfL's e tendering portal, SAP Ariba. Interested parties are to register on SAP Ariba in the first instance.
SAP Ariba Registration
The following instructions explain TfL's e-Tendering portal and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL in relation to this exercise. If you have already registered previously on SAP Ariba and TfL's SAP Ariba, there is no requirement repeat steps (1) - (3) and proceed to step (4) below.
(1) To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw . Interested parties must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration.
(2) Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfReigstration?realm=TfL 
Guidance on registering is available through the following link: here https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf
(3) Upon completion of steps 1 and/or 2, interested parties must email to: TEXPartnerSupport@tfl.gov.uk titling the email "TEX Supplier Industry Day" with the following details:
• your organisation name as registered in SAP Ariba;
• your applicable supplier ID associated with TfL in SAP Ariba, in the form of SM Vendor ID, or ERP ID, or AN ID, or ACM ID;
• your single point of contact registered on SAP Ariba; first name and surname;
• your email address registered with SAP Ariba; and
• your role in the organisation as registered with SAP Ariba. [end process]
or 
(4) Where you have previously been submitted SAP Ariba registration details to TEXPartnerSupport@tfl.gov.uk, in accordance with the registration process set out in the earlier UK02: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Procurement Act 2023 (2025/S 000 071722, published 6 November 2025), please provide in an email to: TEXPartnerSupport@tfl.gov.uk, titling the email "TEX Supplier Industry Day 2":
• the date when the SAP ARIBA registration details were previously provided; and
• confirming your intention to attend the event.
These expressions of interest will then be administered using TfL's events management portal (CVENT).
Successful completion of these steps will enable TfL to invite interested parties to future procurement events in SAP Ariba and register for attendance to the Industry Day.
Please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement in the first instance should you experience any problems with the portal for issues related to items 1 and 2 above.
Industry Day Registration:
TfL invites suppliers interested in participating in this event to register on TfL's e Tendering portal, SAP Ariba (as referenced above), and to complete step (3) or/ step (4) no later than 17:00 on 18 February 2026.
This will enable TfL to consolidate these expressions of interest and, in turn, to issue individual invitations to each interested party to register their attendance at the Supplier Industry Day. The event invitation and registration process will be administered using TfL's events management portal, CVENT.
To manage expectations, attendance will be limited to a maximum of three (3) representatives per organisation.
The Supplier Industry Day is scheduled to take place on 25 February 2026, from 09:30 to 12:30, at The Cumberland, Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7DL
Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) Details:
The MSQ will be issued by 27 February 2026 following the above Supplier Industry Day. The deadline for responses is 10 April 2026 at 17:00.
If you wish to be considered for inclusion into the one-to-one sessions, which will focus on the commercial and procurement model, your completed MSQ must be received by 17:00, 27 March 2026. These sessions are currently planned between 13-30 April 2026 but this may be subject to change.
This Notice is for information only 
This is a pre-procurement activity and does not imply any commitment to any future procurement process or at all. The purpose is to seek feedback on TfL's initial approach, appetite from industry and information on alternative solutions that are being developed in the marketplace for similar schemes. Participation in this PME and any subsequent engagements are not a prerequisite to, and will not prejudice, participation in any future competitive process. 
Information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value and the list of CPV codes, is indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and TfL reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. Additionally, any information contained in this notice and/or in any communication made between TfL and any supplier in connection with this notice should not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement, or representation that any contract will be offered as a result of this PME and/or any subsequent engagements. If TfL decides to progress with any procurement exercise for the Programme, TfL will publish a separate UK4 tender notice. 
TfL shall not be liable to any respondent for any costs whatsoever incurred in participating in this pre-procurement activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045168-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 19:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045168-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008797-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045168-2026
  17th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008797-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071722-2025
  6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf
- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfReigstration?realm=TfL
- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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