Award

Railway Signals Labour Framework 2

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:03

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 17:38

TenderUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

24 Sep 2024 at 11:15

Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has successfully awarded a contract for the "Railway Signals Labour Framework 2," aimed at providing IRSE certified signalling labour resources for maintenance across TfL's Major Projects Delivery portfolio. The procurement falls under the open procedure method, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection of suppliers. The procurement process is complete as of February 2026, and the contract was signed on the 23rd of January 2026. The framework is structured to support safety-critical operations and aligns with the Mayor's initiatives to reduce delays and enhance London's transit efficiency. The industry category is primarily architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with the location focus within the UKI region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in railway services, particularly those capable of providing highly qualified personnel for signalling maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Track Protection & Signalling Limited, PCG Associates Limited, and RT Infrastructure Solutions Limited are well-suited to engage with this framework, given their demonstrable capacities in technical testing, engineering, and consultancy services related to railways. Such opportunities are critical for businesses seeking growth, facilitating the expansion of operational capabilities and strengthening market presence in the dynamic and demanding sector of transport infrastructure maintenance. The framework agreement also allows for a long-term engagement potential of up to eight years, fostering stable business relationships and consistent income streams.

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Notice Title

Railway Signals Labour Framework 2

Notice Description

The Signals Labour Framework will provide access to IRSE certified signalling labour resources for planned and reactive maintenance across TfL's Major Projects Delivery portfolio. It supports safety-critical work aligned with the Mayor's goals to reduce delays and keep London moving.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Signals Labour Framework will provide access to IRSE certified signalling labour resources for planned and reactive maintenance across TfL's Major Projects Delivery portfolio. It supports safety-critical work aligned with the Mayor's goals to reduce delays and keep London moving.

Options: 5 year term with annual options 1+1+1 - total potential term of 8 years

Renewal: Contract is for an initial 5-year term (60 months) with an option to extend by up to three further years (1+1+1) totalling 96 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£69,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Amina Begum, Sam Walden
Contact Email
aminabegum@tfl.gov.uk, samwalden@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PCG ASSOCIATES

RT INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

TRACK PROTECTION & SIGNALLING

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