Cradle Maintenance Service · UK public procurement notice

Purpose of this Engagement

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking early market engagement (EME) to inform the potential procurement of cradle maintenance and refurbishment services for four Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) located across two operational properties:

• 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at Palestra House, London
• 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at 5 Endeavour Square, London

The intent of this engagement is to:

• Assess market capacity and capability
• Refine the scope of requirements
• Test TfL's proposed delivery and procurement approach
• Explore innovation and market best practice

Suppliers are invited to register their interest and contribute views on deliverability, timescales, risks, and cost drivers for the proposed scope.

2. Scope of Proposed Works

The refurbishment programme aims to restore the listed BMUs to full operational and statutory compliance. The following scope outline is indicative only and may evolve as a result of this engagement.

Key Requirements (to be confirmed at tender stage):

• Comprehensive overhaul of four BMUs in line with BS6037:2020 and BS1808:2015
• Compliance with:

o LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)

o PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)

o CDM Regulations 2015

o Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

o PASMA and SAFed guidance

• Submission of a detailed technical proposal at tender stage, including:

o Material specifications, coatings, load capacities, and structural detailing

o Project programme and phased delivery methodology

o Quality assurance and site safety measures

• Site works to be undertaken primarily outside business hours (i.e. weekends)
• Contractor-led site familiarisation visits (mandatory)
• Submission of all documentation upon completion:

o Project management documentation

o Site safety audits

o Photographic records

o Post-works commissioning sign-off for Facilities Management teams