Published date: 24 May 2022
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment - 50240000
Location of contract
London
Procurement reference
TFL001-DN613414-91766763
Published date
24 May 2022
Closing date
24 August 2022
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This notice is not a call for competition but is an early market engagement
exercise to enable TfL to better understand the market appetite, capacity and capability.
The Woolwich Ferry has two terminals, one south of the River Thames and one to the north of
the river. Each terminal contains two Linkspans which act as a drawbridge that provides
vehicle and pedestrian/cycle access and egress between the ferry and the terminals.
The Linkspans need to be regularly maintained and the scope of the works is likely to include:
• Condition surveys, including non-destructive testing and maintenance of
o Counterweight systems
o Yoke pins
o Hoist bottom ends including Orkot bushes
o Sprag mechanical linkages
o Battle deck bearings
o Road deck rocker bearings
• Source or manufacture replacement parts
• Temporary works to access the Linkspans for maintenance purposes
• Minimising any effects of the maintenance works on the operational performance of the
ferry.
The contract is anticipated to last for 6 months, with an option to undertake further
maintenance works. However, TfL are seeking to gain feedback on the approach and
programme from the market.
Due to operational and infrastructure constraints, TfL are looking to maintain the ferry
service whilst the ferry the maintenance is undertaking. This may require out of operational
service working and or a reduced ferry service for a period of time.
The supplier may need to gain consent from and/or be licensed by the Port of London
Authority (PLA) undertake these types of works on the River Thames, London.
Therefore, TfL would like to invite potential bidders to engage with us; to find out more about
the opportunity and discuss the nature of this forthcoming procurement exercise.
This notice is seeking potential bidders to express an interest and engage with us via the
instructions provided in the Pro-Contract Portal.
TfL are particularly interested to gain feedback from both
• Contractors who may undertake the maintenance works, as described below
• Fabricators and manufacturers who specialize in marking spare parts for plant like those
described above.
Suppliers who are interested in providing feedback should respond to the Expression of
Interest by 10/06/2022.
TfL may invite interested suppliers to participate in the market engagement sessions
following an expression of interest.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Chris Cooper
Address
14 Pier Walk
London
SE10 0ES
United Kingdom
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