Procurement

DLR Thamesmead Extension - Major Project Delivery

• Transport for London

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dc06

Description

The TEX Programme proposes to construct a 3 km cross-river extension of the DLR existing network from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. The indicative scope of the works is as outlined below:

• tie-in to existing DLR East Route, grade separated junction and viaduct, dropping down to grade level approaching Beckton Riverside station

• new station at centre of Beckton Riverside development

• cross river tunnel, twin bore tunnel circa 1.5 km

• new station at Thamesmead

• new turnback siding to the west of the extension to facilitate a future uplift in services on Thamesmead branch and east route.

The contracting entity for this procurement is expected to be Docklands Light Railway Limited, which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL).

TfL is in the process of defining the scope of requirements for the goods, services and construction works under the proposed TEX programme. The following outlines the indicative scope at this stage.

Scope of services includes:

• civil and building design;

• mechanical, electrical, sanitary and security design;

• ground investigations; and

• design lead and co-ordination.

Scope of construction works includes:

• enabling works;

• general building and civil engineering works;

• mechanical, electrical, security and sanitary installations;

• train traction power system;

• telecommunication systems;

• permanent ways and tracks;

• station buildings; and

• landscaping.

Scope of goods includes:

• associated mechanical, electrical/electronic equipment; and

• associated construction materials.

It is expected that the works may be phased and currently planned to commence 2028 and planned completion by 2033.

Notices

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

• Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-008797
• Published: 2 February 2026, 10:09am

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

• Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071722
• Published: 6 November 2025, 3:22pm