"TfL is carrying out a Preliminary Market Engagement, which is basically gathering a long list of potential suppliers and manufacturers for the railway extension. It's only the first stage, as it gives suppliers and buyers a chance to gather more information about what will be needed, and usually allows suppliers to propose changes that might improve the project or lower its costs. There will also be a supplier meet-and-greet day hosted by TfL next month."
"The preliminary documents confirm the scope of the DLR extension as requiring a twin-bore 1.5 km tunnel under the Thames and new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. The project also requires a turnback siding to the west of the extension to enable a future uplift in services on the Thamesmead branch and East Route. The location hasn't been fixed, but the early consultations suggested either Canning Town or Royal Victoria."
Transport for London has issued preliminary tender documents and started a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather potential suppliers and manufacturers for a DLR extension to Thamesmead. A supplier meet-and-greet day will be hosted next month. Funding remains unconfirmed, so preliminary work aims to improve funding requests and enable rapid construction once funds are available. The scope requires a twin-bore 1.5 km tunnel under the Thames and new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. A turnback siding will be required west of the extension, with early consultations suggesting Canning Town or Royal Victoria. The contract is estimated at about £1.6 billion, with a construction tender expected in June 2026, start in 2028, and opening in 2033.
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