The requirement is to supply, install and commission a new wheel lathe to replace the existing wheel lathe which is currently being operated by Docklands Light Railway Limited (DLRL) at its maintenance facility at Beckton in East London. The new wheel lathe will be installed in the same location as the existing lathe. This means that the successful Bidder will have to decommission and first remove the old lathe which weights approximately 15t.

The new wheel lathe must be capable of turning at least 6 train axles in a 4 hour period and have a total capacity of no less than 1 650 train axles per annum.

Depending on the weight, and size of the new wheel lathe, the work may require an amount of building works involving new foundations or bases for the new lathe and alterations to the existing maintenance shed.

The new wheel lathe will also require a system which allows the accurate locating of the DLR rail vehicles over the lathe.

The successful Bidder will also be required to provide training, including operation and maintenance manuals in English to allow DLR staff to operate and maintain the lathe.