The works include creating 3 new stabling sidings and require 7 new switches and crossings units. These are to be completed before the Northern Sidings Project works commence.

The scope encompasses the following disciplines; civils, communications systems, signaling, permanent way/track alignment, traction services, electrical services and depot equipment and mechanical services. The contract will be let on a build only basis as detailed design will be completed separately and prior the commencement of this project works.

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is procuring 33 new fixed formation trains as part of its Rolling Stock Replacement Programme (RSRP) to replace the life expired B90/92 fleet and 10 new fixed formation trains. The new trains are needed to meet the service requirements for future growth and development in the Royal Docks area. In order to facilitate these new trains, the maintenance and stabling capacity of the Beckton Depot (located in London) will need to be upgraded.

DLR is seeking a contractor to undertake the following packages of work:

— Stage 1: remediate and Level Ground within shown boundary to enable stabling roads to be built,

— Stage 2: installation, test and commissioning of additional stabling roads with associated platform access,

— Stage 3: all applicable services to enable use of the additional stabling roads,

— Stage 4: test track capability to be installed on new road, which will include track layout enabling of existing roads,

— Stage 5: installation of a section of training track to be used for pathway courses, as well as safe access/egress,

— optional Stage 6: sectional completion of 1 No stabling road to allow for dependant works in the Northern Sidings to be started without impact on the operation of the depot.

Further information can be found in the SQ Pack made available with the Contract Notice.