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DLR Thamesmead Extension - Major Project Delivery

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Deadline
58 days left
April 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
008797-2026
Value
£1,620,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 02, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

March 01, 2027

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Budget
£1,620,000,000
Duration
82 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

21 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (15)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Respond to the market engagement notice by the submission deadline of 2026-04-30T00:00:00.
--Provide input relevant to the indicative scope of services, construction works, and goods for the DLR Thamesmead Extension.
--Acknowledge that the contracting entity is expected to be Docklands Light Railway Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not specified in this preliminary market engagement notice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in this preliminary market engagement notice.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS15
--Demonstrate capability in civil and building design for major infrastructure projects.
--Demonstrate capability in mechanical, electrical, sanitary, and security design.
--Demonstrate capability in ground investigations.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in this preliminary market engagement notice, but significant financial capacity is implied for a project of this scale (€1.62 billion).

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

Planning NoticeHTM
008797-2026.html

This document is a preliminary market engagement notice from Transport for London outlining the indicative scope for the DLR Thamesmead Extension, a major infrastructure project involving civil, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication works, planned for 2028-2033.

OCDS RecordDOC
008797-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record details Transport for London's TEX Programme, a significant DLR network extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, encompassing civil engineering, station construction, tunnel works, and telecommunication systems, with an expected timeline of 2028-2033.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008797-2026_ocds_release.json

Transport for London is planning the DLR TEX Programme, a major cross-river extension requiring design, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication works, with an expected start in 2028 and completion by 2033.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008797-2026_official.pdf

This is a preliminary market engagement notice for Transport for London's £1.35 billion DLR Thamesmead Extension project, outlining the indicative scope of civil engineering, design, and telecommunication works planned for 2028-2033.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a preliminary market engagement notice for a major infrastructure project, providing a clear overview of the scope but lacking essential tender procedure and evaluation criteria details. Its 'planning' status mitigates some concerns, but key information for a formal tender is absent.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender lacks a clearly defined procedure type and code, which is a significant omission for a formal tender. The assigned CPV code (32000000) appears too narrow and potentially misclassified for a major civil engineering project, although telecommunications are a component. While this is a preliminary notice, these issues impact the legal compliance score.

Missing procedure type and code
Potentially incorrect/incomplete CPV code
Clarity80/100

The project description and indicative scope of works, services, and goods are very clear and detailed for a preliminary stage. Technical capability requirements are comprehensive and understandable. The notice explicitly states which requirements (exclusion, eligibility, financial, evaluation criteria) are not specified at this stage, which aids clarity.

Evaluation criteria not specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and location are well-provided. However, the absence of a defined procedure type, full eligibility/exclusion criteria, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria significantly impacts the completeness for a tender, even considering its preliminary nature.

Missing procedure type and code
Missing eligibility and exclusion grounds
Fairness85/100

The disclosed estimated value and reasonable deadline for a preliminary market engagement notice are positive. Technical requirements appear project-specific and not tailored to a single company. However, the lack of e-submission support and the complete absence of evaluation criteria are significant fairness concerns for the eventual formal tender.

No e-submission support
Evaluation criteria not specified
Practicality65/100

The lack of e-submission support is a notable practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially creating barriers for bidders. While the contract start date and duration are clearly specified, the absence of electronic submission lowers the practicality score.

No e-submission supported
Data Consistency90/100

Dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Most key fields are populated, though 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' are empty, indicating minor data gaps for a preliminary notice.

Some key fields (Type, Procedure, Liable Person) are empty
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly lacks any mention of green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus. For a major infrastructure project of this scale and duration, the absence of these increasingly important aspects is a significant weakness in modern procurement practices.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description and indicative scope of works
Comprehensive AI-extracted technical capability requirements, well-aligned with project complexity
High transparency regarding estimated value and key timelines
All basic information (title, reference, organization, location) is present
Documents are available and summarized

Concerns

Missing formal procedure type and code
Potentially incorrect/incomplete CPV code for the primary scope
Absence of specified evaluation criteria
Lack of e-submission support
No explicit mention of green, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Clearly define the procurement procedure type and ensure appropriate CPV codes are used for the formal tender.
2. Develop and clearly communicate comprehensive evaluation criteria, including any sustainability, social, or innovation aspects, in subsequent tender documents.
3. Implement an e-submission platform to enhance practicality, transparency, and equal access for all potential bidders.

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