Contract

Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent Dock Locking System

  • Transport for London

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002399

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060403

Published 12 January 2026, 4:12pm



Scope

Reference

tfl_scp_002569

Description

Woolwich Ferry has been utilising Intelligent Dock Locking System(IDLS) for the past 6 years. There are two IDLS at each terminal, they are the magnetic locks that hold the vessels in place as passengers and vehicles embark/disembark every 15minutes at the Woolwich Ferry terminals.

This award represents an award to AutoMooring Solutions to provide support services for the IDLS on a 2year + 2year optional extension basis.


Contract 1. Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent dock locking system - support services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £198,260 excluding VAT
  • £237,912 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

26 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2027
  • Possible extension to 25 November 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Contract to be extended if SLA's are met and support services prove beneficial in keeping Woolwich Ferry Operations running without needing the manual mooring fall-back.

Regular contract management meetings will determine if awarded contractor has improved reliability and up-time of the IDLS.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKI - London

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition

Special regime

Utilities


Supplier

AutoMooring Solutions

Noorderhaven 25, 9712 VG, Groningen

Noorderhaven 25, 9712 VG, Groningen

9712 VG

Netherlands

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Woolwich Ferry - Intelligent dock locking system - support services


Contracting authority

Transport for London

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ

5 Endeavour Square

London

E20 1JN

United Kingdom

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - central government