Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbd-d099-7234-babe-2ab78bfa221a/cradle-maintenance-service pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cradle Maintenance Service [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value £800,000 Published 11 Jul 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Purpose of this Engagement Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking early market engagement (EME) to inform the potential procurement of cradle maintenance and refurbishment services for four Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) located across two operational properties: - 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at Palestra House, London - 2 x BMUs (Cradles) at 5 Endeavour Square, London The intent of this engagement is to: - Assess market capacity and capability - Refine the scope of requirements - Test TfL's proposed delivery and procurement approach - Explore innovation and market best practice Suppliers are invited to register their interest and contribute views on deliverability, timescales, risks, and cost drivers for the proposed scope. - Scope of Proposed Works The refurbishment programme aims to restore the listed BMUs to full operational and statutory compliance. The following scope outline is indicative only and may evolve as a result of this engagement. Key Requirements (to be confirmed at tender stage): - Comprehensive overhaul of four BMUs in line with BS6037:2020 and BS1808:2015 - Compliance with: o LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) o PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) o CDM Regulations 2015 o Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 o PASMA and SAFed guidance - Submission of a detailed technical proposal at tender stage, including: o Material specifications, coatings, load capacities, and structural detailing o Project programme and phased delivery methodology o Quality assurance and site safety measures - Site works to be undertaken primarily outside business hours (i.e. weekends) - Contractor-led site familiarisation visits (mandatory) - Submission of all documentation upon completion: o Project management documentation o Site safety audits o Photographic records o Post-works commissioning sign-off for Facilities Management teams Read full description ## CPV classification Overhaul and refurbishment work Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator Building and facilities management services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055286-2025-07-11T08:36:58+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055286-2025-07-11T08:36:58+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Transport for London: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD · Cyngor Gwynedd · 53 days left · 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst) [Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton · College of Policing Limited · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton) [NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes · North Devon District Council · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes) [CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 · West Sussex County Council · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)