Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for London
5 Endeavour Square
LONDON
E201JN
Contact
Davina Alvares
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework for Plant Maintenance and Repairs
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of Transport for London's intention to carry out Early market engagement to assess the current market capabilities and appetite for the following requirements.
Transport for London is currently preparing a procurement strategy for the procurement of a Framework consisting of 3 lots to cover Plant maintenance and Repairs.
These lots will include:
1) Transformer and Rectifier repairs and maintenance for both planned and reactive faults
2) Substation HV, LV and DC Switchgear Repairs, refurbishment and Replacement and
3) Third party support services in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for infrastructure and assist in project work .
The objective of the proposed procurement is to ensure we have repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and replacement services for existing ageing infrastructure (details noted above) which will support the organisation. We would like to understand the market for potential bidders and whether they can meet the requirements for one or more than one lot.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transformers and Rectifiers repair and maintenance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 45232221 - Transformer substation
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50532200 - Repair and maintenance services of transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Repairs and maintenance of Transformers and Rectifiers. Establish a commercial partnership with a specialised transformer manufacture/contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive fault response & maintenance activities for the LUL transformer estate. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in site base renewal & enhancements as required to ensure availability of Plant and continuity of network supply.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Substation HV, LV & DC switchgear repair, refurbishment and replacement
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45315600 - Low-voltage installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Repair and maintenance of Switchgear across stations and substations in London. We are interested in a specialised contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for HV, LV & DC switchgear. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in project work that can be managed in-house to benefit the business.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
HV Power Third Party Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are interested in a specialised contractor who has the necessary knowledge and expertise to support HV Power in both planned and reactive maintenance activities for their infrastructure. Additionally, the contractor will also be required to support and assist in project work that can be managed in-house to benefit the business.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 December 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes