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Published 16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST
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Engineering Vehicles - Strip and Spray and Bogie Overhaul for General Purpose (GP)
Authority:Transport for London(Public Body)
services
Competitive flexible procedure
Above threshold
{"utilities"}
SME suitable
Delivery:
UK
Published estimate
£575,000
Submission deadline
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification Cut-Off
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Contract duration
1 yr (with extension options)
What is being bought & procurement scope
Procurement Scope & Specification
Executive Summary: Transport for London: "Engineering Vehicles - Strip and Spray and Bogie Overhaul for General Purpose (GP)". Published status: active. Published value: £575,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.gov.uk.
Official Requirement Description:
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 [email protected] 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.
Lots and requirements (1)
Procurement Structure
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1activeRenewalPublished value£575,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period:2 Dec 2026 — 1 Dec 2027 (1 yr)Eligibility:SME eligibleTurnover benchmark:~£1,150,000/yrOptions / extension:extension of 6 months
Published award criteria & contract terms
From this notice
Only criteria and terms published on this notice. Conditions of participation in the tender pack are not inferred.
Evaluation weighting
Quality: 120
Price: 60
Social value: 20
Published sub-criteria
- TECHNICAL — 60
- TECHNICAL — 60
- Commercial — 30
- Commercial — 30
- Social Value — 10
- Social Value — 10
Published terms
Contract duration1 yr (with extension options)
Procedure terms & legal framework
| Procedure method | Competitive flexible procedure | Legal basis | UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023 | Procurement category | services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notice status | Open for tender | Procurement threshold | Above threshold (FTS publication) | Regulatory regime | {"utilities"} |
| Commercial structure | Stand-alone contract (No framework) | Competition type | Competitive procedure | GPA WTO covered | Unspecified in notice |
| Recurring procurement | No (One-off requirement) | First published | 16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST | Last source update | 16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST |
| Award evaluation window | Submission end — 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT | Classification (CPV) | Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock | ||
| Delivery area | UK | ||||
| Official Registry OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-06fb39 | ||||
How to participate & submission route
Authorized E-Sourcing Portal
Official Buyer Portal
Online submission allowed
Language: EN
| Expression of interest (EOI) | 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST | Tender submission deadline | 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST | Clarification deadline | 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission channel | Official e-sourcing portal | Electronic submission | Allowed | Accepted languages | en |
| Participation fee | Free of charge (Open access) | ||||
Detailed Submission Instructions & Authority Contacts
PLEASE NOTE LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Central Digital Platform:
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SAP Ariba Registration:
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- your organisation name as registered in SAP Ariba;
- your applicable supplier ID associated with TfL in SAP Ariba, in the form of SM Vendor ID, or ERP ID, or AN ID, or ACM ID;
- your single point of contact registered on SAP Ariba; first name and surname;
- your email address registered with SAP Ariba; and
- your role in the organisation as registered with SAP Ariba;
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Timeline
- Procedure published
16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST - Clarification deadline
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST - Submission deadline
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and contract awards
Awards (0)No award published |
Contracts (0)No contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Notice history
From official release and amendment events
- Official notice release published
16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Transport for London
Contracting authority
Public Body
Official Documents & Specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 16 Sept 2026, 14:18 BST