FOI request detail

TFL rail grinding contracts

Request ID: FOI-0070-2122
Date published: 26 April 2021

You asked

Dear Sir/Madam, Could you please provide the following information regarding LU Rail Grinding department. Who are the current contractors? What type of services are provided by each contractor? Have they tendered for the works? If yes, when? Which companies have been invited for tendering? Are there any contracts awarded without tender and why? What are the award dates and expiry dates of their contracts? If extended, what is the expiry date for each contract extension? What is the contact value band for each contract? Could the principle contractors use subcontractors?

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-0070-2122 Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 12 April 2021, asking about a contract for LU Rail Grinding. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. We have identified one contract, for the supply and operation of two rail grinding machines, that fits the requirements of your request. Please see the requested details below; ‘TFL-01087 Supply and Operation of Rail Re-Profiling Services’ Who are the current contractors? The current contract is with Schweerbau GmbH. What type of services are provided by each contractor? The contractor provides two machines used to grind the rail head to TfL standards. Have they tendered for the works? If yes, when? Yes, tender was concluded and the contract awarded in May 2019. Which companies have been invited for tendering? The tender was issued via RISQS and the three listed companies responded: Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH Schweerbau GmbH Speno International SPA Are there any contracts awarded without tender and why? No, the requirement was conducted via competitive tender. What are the award dates and expiry dates of their contracts? If extended, what is the expiry date for each contract extension? The 5 year contract was awarded in May 2019 expiring May 2024 with an option to extend for a further 2 years. What is the contact value band for each contract? The contract value is £33,600,000 to May 2024. Could the principle contractors use subcontractors? Yes. If you are considering submitting a further request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI/EIR requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation. If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed. Yours sincerely Eva Hextall FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London

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