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title: "Engineering Vehicles - Strip and Spray and Bogie Overhaul for General Purpose (GP)"
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# Engineering Vehicles - Strip and Spray and Bogie Overhaul for General Purpose (GP)

Buyer: Transport for London  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fb39

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## Summary

Transport for London, through London Underground, is procuring specialist rail engineering services to extend the working life of 10 engineering wagons by eight years. The requirement covers body stripping, blasting and surface preparation, painting to a specified system, welding and body repairs, corrosion and distortion repairs, and bogie overhaul. The wagons include General Purpose, Concrete Mixer, Match and Jubilee Line Extension types, with the final mix confirmed at award. The supplier will collect and return wagon bodies and bogies from either Acton Works in London or Ruislip Depot. Work will be carried out at the supplier’s premises, with the finished assets returned to TfL for reassembly. This is a rolling-stock repair and maintenance requirement, classified under CPV 50222000.

The procurement has reached tender: TfL invited suppliers to express interest and submit offers through a selective competitive flexible procedure. Expressions of interest and enquiries were due by 23 September 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The anticipated process comprises an initial tender, clarification and negotiation, a best and final offer, and final evaluation, with award expected by 20 November 2026. The contract is valued at £575,000 excluding VAT (£690,000 including VAT). It is a single lot, with delivery scheduled from 2 December 2026 to 1 December 2027, extendable by six months to 30 June 2028. Evaluation is weighted 60% technical quality, 30% commercial price and 10% social value. Electronic submission in English is allowed.

This opportunity suits rail engineering and rolling-stock refurbishment specialists able to deliver both vehicle body strip and repainting and bogie overhaul. Applicants must evidence previous delivery of both types of work through two reference contracts, so firms need relevant rail-sector experience and demonstrable capability across structural repair, welding, surface treatment, painting, inspection and bogie maintenance. Welding and associated work must meet BS EN ISO 15085-2 and related welding standards. The supplier must provide labour and services, including all consumables, paint materials, blast media, personal protective equipment, plant and tooling; TfL supplies overhaul materials free of charge. Capacity is needed to process one wagon every three weeks across all 10 wagons, without a mobilisation period. The procurement is identified as suitable for SMEs.

## 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. Railway carriages, wagons and engineering vehicles ('EV') are the principal part of London Underground ('LU') services assets. These assets require periodic maintenance and overhaul. This tender notice is being posted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to invite bidders to express interest to participate in the following tender activity. London Underground Engineering Vehicles fleet requires strip and spray and bogie overhaul of 10 General Purpose (GP) Engineering Wagons to achieve a life extension of 8 years. The scope of works is to achieve a strip and spray and overhaul that meets the requirements of the TfL strip and spray and overhaul specification. These wagons are vital for the upkeep and maintenance of the LU track infrastructure and are a key asset for the Battery Locomotive Programme. Bidders wishing to take part in the process and submit a tender response should contact LynetteGatsi@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 23/09/2026 at 12PM GMT. Scope Strip, surface preparation, repair, painting and bogie overhaul of 10 engineering wagons at the Supplier's premises, returned to Transport for London for reassembly. The wagons comprise General Purpose (GP), Concrete Mixer and Match (CM and MW) and Jubilee Line Extension (JLE) types. The final quantity by type will be confirmed at contract award. The work covers: * Body strip, blasting, surface preparation and painting to the specified paint system. * Welding and body repair to BS EN ISO 15085-2 and the associated welding standards. * Overhaul and repair of bogies. * Repair of corrosion, damage and distortion found on inspection. * Collection and return of wagon bodies and bogies to the nominated Transport for London site. Overhaul materials are free issue. The Supplier provides all consumables, paint system, blast media, PPE, plant and tooling. The tender price is for labour and services only. Delivery is at one wagon every three weeks, all 10no within the contract term, with no mobilisation period. Collection and return will be from Acton Works, 130 Bollo Lane, London W3 8BZ, or Ruislip Depot, West End Road, HA4 6NS, confirmed at contract award. Suppliers must evidence prior delivery of both rail vehicle body strip and repaint and bogie overhaul, supported by two reference contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087800-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | £575,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087800-2026
  16th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://content.tfl.gov.uk/su
- https://service.a
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-regis
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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