Official UK procurement notice
Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training
Authority: Transport for London (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTransport for London (TfL) is issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to obtain market feedback in relation to the Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract . TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to help shape the upcoming procurement opportunity.
This is a valuable chance to engage with us early, gain insight into our requirements and contribute your expertise.
The primary focus of the Market engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities in relation to the development and finalisation of the Commercial Strategy for TfL's Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training Contract. The engagement will also provide feedback and help to develop the Invitation to Tender via Ariba.
Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training.
Level 1 training
Level 1 re-certification (18 monthly)
Level 1 re-certification (2 Day)
Level 2 training (PCN only).
Level 2 re-certification (ASNT)
Level 2 re-certification (PCN)
Ultrasonic U6
Ultrasonic U10
Ultrasonic U16
Ultrasonic U17
Ultrasonic U19
On Site Assessment (OSA)
B-scan lite training
Analysis training
Analysis re-certification (3 yearly)
CPV: Railway-track inspection services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 3 yrs from 21 Oct 2025
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Planned
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Ultrasonic and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Rail Inspection Training” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Apr 2025, 11:59 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Apr 2025, 11:59 BST
- Authority reference
WS2491379611- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-014906- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05025aFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
14 Apr 2025 → 21 Oct 2025 · 3 dates- Planning notice published14 Apr 2025, 11:59 BST
- Market engagement30 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
Please submit expression of interest if you have capability and previous experience for Ultrasoniv and NDT Rail Inspection Training.
- Contract starts374 days ago21 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published14 Apr 2025, 11:59 BSTUK2
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- Transport for LondonProcuring entityProcuring on behalf of London Underground Limited
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender