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Services for Operation & Maintenance of DISAB TubeVac Machines

Transport for London · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:15.

Opportunity overview

Transport for London (TfL) have 2 x Disab Tubevac machines, which are used primarily to support ballast track renewals and track maintenance. The scope involves operation and maintenance of Disab TubeVac assets. The Supplier shall note the following: For clarification, the Supplier's Maintenance Services shall only apply to the 'Wagon Mounted Plant'. This comprises of all the Disab plant and equipment mounted and secured on top of the wagon deck (i.e., above the wagon sole bar). The underlying wagon (i.e., sole bar and below) shall be maintained by Transport for London.

Classification

  • CPV34600000 — Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
  • CPV50220000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
  • CPV60210000 — Public transport services by railways

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ee
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026, 23:59

Special regime

utilities

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Oct 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Oct 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Entry 2
Id
50220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Entry 3
Id
60210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public transport services by railways

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061768-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 14:29

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Oct 2025, 23:59
Description
How to Apply Expressions of interest for Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will close on 17th October 2025 at 5 PM. This will be followed by a Market Sounding Questionnaire. Interested suppliers should register their interest to the email below for the scope of works. Procurement Agent - Arjun Mattathil Anilan (arjunmattathil@tfl.gov.uk). For any general enquiries please contact Arjun Mattathil Anilan. Should any supplier not participate in this PME exercise, it will not limit your entitlement to participate in any future tenders.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Name
Transport for London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Endeavour Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E20 1JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ee-2025-10-02T14:29:47+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·