The next industry day on February 25 and a subsequent Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) will focus on the commercial and contracting model for the Thamesmead Extension (TEX) project. It follows an earlier event on December 2.
The TEX programme is a proposed 3km extension of the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. The indicative scope of the works includes a cross-river, twin-bore tunnel around 1.5km long, and new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead.
It is expected that the works may be phased. They are currently planned to commence in 2028 and be completed by 2033. The project value is estimated to be £1.62bn.
The initial pre-procurement strategy at this stage anticipates a multi-stage procurement process with an early contractor involvement.
TfL has embarked on implementing a new delivery model to drive improvement, capture construction efficiencies to reduce cost, and is seeking innovative techniques to reduce carbon to meet the net zero gain and improve whole life costs.
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