Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre

• How the procedure runs: Transport for London's (TfL), London Underground (LU) is seeking to procure a CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre. This equipment will be used in the manufacture of parts for railway application where high precision and reliability are critical, and this will increase production output for the Lillie Bridge Depot. The proposed tender is to be issued in two lots, and the award for both machines will awarded in line with the evaluation criteria for the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). TfL reserves the right award each lot to one or two suppliers to supply both pieces of equipment. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate experience in delivering and supporting advanced manufacturing equipment for use on railway related applications or similarly regulated sectors. This notice commences the formal procurement process. This contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023. Bidders wishing to take part in the process and submit a 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 require to Express Interest to participate by Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 12PM GMT. SAP Ariba supplier registration link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw . You must upload your tender to the online e-Tendering. If you encounter problems, please contact [email protected] and [email protected] in good time. Procurement Procedure This procurement will follow the Competitive Flexible procedure, ensuring transparency, fairness, and equal treatment of all bidders. Key Stages of the Process Expression of Interest Bidders to express interest to participate via contacting Amir Shahzad ([email protected]) by the specified date. Publication of Tender Documents All relevant documentation, including specifications, terms and conditions, and evaluation criteria, will be made available via TfL's eTendering portal Ariba. Clarification Period Bidders may submit clarification questions regarding the tender documents via the portal by the specified date. Responses will be shared with all participants to ensure equal access to information. Submission of Tenders Completed tenders must be submitted electronically by the specified date. Late submissions will not be considered. Evaluation of Tenders Tenders will be evaluated based on the criteria set out in the tender documents. Best and Final Offer (BAFO) TfL reserves the right to invite shortlisted bidders to submit a Best and Final Offer. This stage will allow bidders to refine their proposals based on feedback or updated requirements. Award Decision The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender (MAT), subject to internal approvals and standstill period requirements. Contract Finalisation Following completion of the standstill period, the successful bidder will be invited enter into contract with TfL.

CPV: Lathes · Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres · Milling machines

Procedure method

Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023

Procurement category

Goods

Notice status

Awarded

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

Unspecified in notice

First published

6 Sept 2025, 08:36 BST

Last source update

17 Feb 2026, 15:16 GMT

Award evaluation window

Submission end – 26 Jan 2026

Authority reference

WS2676672913

FTS notice number

2025/S 000-069745

Latest notice

Contract award notice (UK6)

Classification (CPV)

LathesMachine tools operated by laser and machining centresMilling machines

Delivery area

North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)

+1 more

South West (UKK)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-05955e Find a Tender

How it runs

Transport for London's (TfL), London Underground (LU) is seeking to procure a CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre.

This equipment will be used in the manufacture of parts for railway application where high precision and reliability are critical, and this will increase production output for the Lillie Bridge Depot.

The proposed tender is to be issued in two lots, and the award for both machines will awarded in line with the evaluation criteria for the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). TfL reserves the right award each lot to one or two suppliers to supply both pieces of equipment.

Suppliers must be able to demonstrate experience in delivering and supporting advanced manufacturing equipment for use on railway related applications or similarly regulated sectors.

This notice commences the formal procurement process.

This contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023.

Bidders wishing to take part in the process and submit a 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 require to Express Interest to participate by Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 12PM GMT.

SAP Ariba supplier registration link: service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw ↗ . You must upload your tender to the online e-Tendering.

If you encounter problems, please contact [email protected] and [email protected] in good time.

Procurement Procedure

This procurement will follow the Competitive Flexible procedure, ensuring transparency, fairness, and equal treatment of all bidders.

Key Stages of the Process

Expression of Interest

Bidders to express interest to participate via contacting Amir Shahzad ([email protected]) by the specified date.

Publication of Tender Documents

All relevant documentation, including specifications, terms and conditions, and evaluation criteria, will be made available via TfL's eTendering portal Ariba.

Clarification Period

Bidders may submit clarification questions regarding the tender documents via the portal by the specified date. Responses will be shared with all participants to ensure equal access to information.

Submission of Tenders

Completed tenders must be submitted electronically by the specified date. Late submissions will not be considered.

Evaluation of Tenders

Tenders will be evaluated based on the criteria set out in the tender documents.

Best and Final Offer (BAFO)

TfL reserves the right to invite shortlisted bidders to submit a Best and Final Offer. This stage will allow bidders to refine their proposals based on feedback or updated requirements.

Award Decision

The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender (MAT), subject to internal approvals and standstill period requirements.

Contract Finalisation

Following completion of the standstill period, the successful bidder will be invited enter into contract with TfL.

Requests to participate (first stage)

5 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT

Submission deadline

5 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT

Submission channel

Official e-sourcing portal

Electronic submission

Allowed

Accepted languages

en

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