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Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) relating to Principal Inspections of TfL bridges across Kent, Sussex and Wessex, 2025-29

Transport for London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: BSFAribaAdministration@tfl.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
835220.0 GBP
Published
09 Dec 2025, 11:27
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Network Rail Certification Body
Official Source
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Description

This direct award is by Transport for London (TfL) to Network Rail (NR) to provide access for TfL contractors to carry out principal inspections of TfL bridges located on or near the NR infrastructure. The works will be delivered under NR's asset protection framework for low-risk, customer led projects. As the infrastructure owner, only Network Rail is authorised to deliver the services outlined in the BAPA. The agreement qualifies for the Direct Award exemption under Schedule 5.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Redacted Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) Southern Region

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