Scope
Reference
WS2525543983
Description
Elizabeth Line Infrastructure and Trams Maintenance Delivery (IMD) require the supply of suitably trained and competent technicians to work alongside the Elizabeth Line and Trams in-house team of IMDT's (Overhead Line) on a roster basis as required by the business. The positions are intended to support the IMD Supervisor (Overhead Line) fulfil the business needs for carrying out Overhead Line Faulting, Maintenance, Renewals and Inspection activities in the Elizabeth Line COS (Central Operating Section) and Trams Overhead Line overlay areas at fringes
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,457,000 excluding VAT
- £5,348,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 May 2026 to 1 May 2029
- Possible extension to 1 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension of services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Potential to increase the scope or quantity of resource depending on contracting authority's requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Mini competitions will be conducted and call off contracts will be awarded based on price only.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Bidders must provide details of insurances and audited accounts.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Individuals must be able to present their electronic Authority to Work (ATW) or other means of demonstrating competence against the safety critical task or role being carried out. Services will require resource with OLEC 3 competency
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
17 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via SAP Ariba. Please see below link for further details:
https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/suppliers-and-contractors/become-a-tfl-supplier
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Dynamic market being used
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Undertake a three-stage tendering exercise (PSQ / ITT/ BAFO) with RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System) used for selecting the supplier long list.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
This was done via RISQS dynamic market
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/suppliers-and-contractors/become-a-tfl-supplier
Tender documents will be available via the e-tendering portal SAP Ariba
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