---
title: "Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060403"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060403

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold and without competition, and has an award status tagged as active, with dates running from 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2027, potentially extending up to 2029 depending on the performance. The award was made to AutoMooring Solutions, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in the Netherlands. The procurement took place in the London area, and it is part of the special regime related to utilities sector activities.

This contract offers business growth opportunities specifically for firms specialising in maritime support services, especially those adept in intelligent docking systems. Companies involved in the supply and maintenance of docking systems or related repair services would find this tender appealing, particularly due to the prospects of a long-term contractual relationship contingent on performance metrics. The arrangement includes a direct engagement with Transport for London, a central government public authority, providing a solid reference for future contracts with similar public bodies across the UK, potentially unlocking further opportunities in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

Woolwich Ferry has been utilising Intelligent Dock Locking System(IDLS) for the past 6 years. There are two IDLS at each terminal, they are the magnetic locks that hold the vessels in place as passengers and vehicles embark/disembark every 15minutes at the Woolwich Ferry terminals. This award represents an award to AutoMooring Solutions to provide support services for the IDLS on a 2year + 2year optional extension basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £198,260 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOMOORING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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