Scope
Description
Purpose of this Engagement
Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking early market engagement (EME) to inform the potential procurement of cradle maintenance and refurbishment services for four Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) located across two operational properties:
• 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at Palestra House, London
• 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at 5 Endeavour Square, London
The intent of this engagement is to:
• Assess market capacity and capability
• Refine the scope of requirements
• Test TfL's proposed delivery and procurement approach
• Explore innovation and market best practice
Suppliers are invited to register their interest and contribute views on deliverability, timescales, risks, and cost drivers for the proposed scope.
2. Scope of Proposed Works
The refurbishment programme aims to restore the listed BMUs to full operational and statutory compliance. The following scope outline is indicative only and may evolve as a result of this engagement.
Key Requirements (to be confirmed at tender stage):
• Comprehensive overhaul of four BMUs in line with BS6037:2020 and BS1808:2015
• Compliance with:
o LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
o PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
o CDM Regulations 2015
o Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
o PASMA and SAFed guidance
• Submission of a detailed technical proposal at tender stage, including:
o Material specifications, coatings, load capacities, and structural detailing
o Project programme and phased delivery methodology
o Quality assurance and site safety measures
• Site works to be undertaken primarily outside business hours (i.e. weekends)
• Contractor-led site familiarisation visits (mandatory)
• Submission of all documentation upon completion:
o Project management documentation
o Site safety audits
o Photographic records
o Post-works commissioning sign-off for Facilities Management teams
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 23 June 2026
- 5 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 July 2026
Engagement process description
TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by registering their interest in this procurement activity
The engagement process consists of the following key steps:
1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing jasonswallow@tfl.gov.uk or mark.white1@tube.tfl.gov.uk and quoting 'Cradle Maintenance Services- Registering interest'.
We encourage all interested suppliers, regardless of size, to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach.
If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch : jasonswallow@tfl.gov.uk or mark.white1@tube.tfl.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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