Woolwich Ferry Linkspan Maintenance

Tender 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.