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title: "Engineering Vehicle - Road Haulage Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f645"
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# Engineering Vehicle - Road Haulage Tender

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f645

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## Summary

Transport for London is seeking to procure heavy road haulage services for the transportation of engineering vehicles, as detailed in the "Engineering Vehicle - Road Haulage Tender." This tender is vital for maintaining and modernising London Underground's infrastructure by facilitating the movement of oversized and heavy haulage assets. Interested parties must express their interest by 12 PM GMT on 16th January 2026 and ensure registration on the SAP Ariba e-tendering platform to receive an invitation to the procurement event. The procurement is currently at the tender stage under the competitive flexible procedure and adheres to the Public Procurement Act 2023. Submission of tenders will be electronically via Ariba, with an estimated contract value of GBP 720,000 gross. The primary industry category is services, specifically tailored for transport and logistics within London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for haulage businesses that specialise in transporting heavy and oversized items, particularly within the logistical and engineering domains. As the contract is part of strategic infrastructure services required by Transport for London, it offers long-term partnership potential. Businesses with expertise in providing technical submissions, competitive pricing, and delivering social value are especially encouraged to compete. The procurement offers distinct growth advantages for businesses positioned to handle complex logistical operations in busy metropolitan areas. Eligible suppliers will find substantial opportunities to expand their service offerings within London's transport network, ensuring robust participation across industries related to logistics, haulage, and specialised transportation services.

## Notice

London Underground Limited (LUL), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), the statutory corporation responsible for the transport network in London. London Underground Limited (LUL) engineering and maintenance is managed by Transport for London (TfL), the public body running the Tube, with the LUL Asset Performance Directorate overseeing the actual upkeep, renewal, and modernisation of its vast, historic infrastructure (tracks, signals, stations ) using in-house teams and external specialist contractors. The Directorate utilise the services of well-established reputable Haulage companies to provide strictly heavy road haulage services for the collection and delivery of various Engineering Vehicles (EV) assets to Ruislip and other internal LUL sites to and from various suppliers' facilities or around the LUL network. Railway carriages, wagons and engineering vehicles ('EV') are the principal part of London Underground ('LU') services assets. These assets will sometimes need transporting by road for operational purposes or maintenance such as overhauling. The types of engineering vehicles "Assets" that may require transporting comprise of the following: * Battery Locomotives * Tampers Matisa & Plasser * 7.5ton Rail Cranes * Kirow 250 Cranes * Kirow Tilt Wagons * Passenger stock * Various Rail Mounted Cranes * Rail Wagons (long wagons) * High Deck Wagons (long wagons) * Cement Mixer Wagons * Match Wagons * JLE General Purpose Wagons * Bogie Well Wagons * General Purpose Wagons * Hopper Wagons * Palletised goods * Wheelsets * Wagon Bogies & wagon bodies The Supplier ("Haulier") should recognise it would be engaged in an Agreement as the heavy haulage Haulier to provide safe transportation services covering the delivery and collection of vehicles and materials to meet the requirements. This proposed tender which is in compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 Part 3, Chapter 2, section 20, is intended to secure a haulier for the road transportation of very heavy and oversized EV assets requiring road transportation. Bidders wishing to take part in the process and submit a response should contact Kennethnwaelene@tfl.gov.uk and ensure they are registered on the SAP Ariba e-tendering platform. Registration is required to receive an invitation to the procurement event and access to the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation. Bidders are required to Express Interest to participate by Wednesday 16th January 2026 at 12PM GMT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083153-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083153-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083153-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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