--- title: "Track Welding and Grinding" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066a56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066a56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066a56.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2026-05-17" --- # Track Welding and Grinding Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066a56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066a56.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Track Welding and Grinding" services. This tender is aimed at providing rail welding and grinding services for London's Underground, Elizabeth Line, and other TfL-operated networks. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of railways. The projected contract period spans from 2nd July 2027 to 1st July 2035, with procurement activities including a framework agreement. Key upcoming milestones include a future notice set for 14th September 2026 and market engagement activities from 20th April to 20th May 2026. Businesses interested in the procurement will need to participate in various engagement activities scheduled by TfL, headquartered at 5 Endeavour Square, London. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services related to railways. Companies that offer track welding, rail grinding, and related maintenance services, particularly those capable of responding to defects and unplanned interventions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a total estimated value of £98 million, this tender allows businesses to engage with TfL, validating and refining the delivery models while understanding cost drivers. Enterprises with robust compliance, quality assurance records, and agile operational structure will particularly benefit from engaging in this opportunity to forge extended relationships with TfL through the projected long-term service commitments. ## Notice Track welding and grinding for the London Underground, Elizabeth Line and other TfL modes network. ### Planning Information The authority may undertake the following engagement activities: • Publication of a market briefing pack • Supplier briefing session • Structured questionnaire issued to suppliers • Optional one-to-one supplier engagement meetings • Written clarification questions and responses Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement should register their interest by emailing ValentinaVelcheva@tfl.gov.uk the following information: 1. Company name and company registered number 2. Contact name and email address Further information, briefing documents and engagement invitations will be provided to registered suppliers. Estimated period over which the market engagement is expected to take place is 20/04/2026 to 20/05/2026. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045166-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 17 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £98,000,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 17 May 2026 at 18:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045166-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 17:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023225-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 16:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023203-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045166-2026 17th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023225-2026 13th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023203-2026 13th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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