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TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 15:47

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:59

Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:59

Planning

16 May 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Transport for London (TfL) focuses on the "TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework," which invites bids for a multi-discipline infrastructure and construction project framework involving both design and works. The main industry category is construction, and the project is situated in London, UK. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, with the period for tender submissions closing on 30th September 2025. The competitive flexible procedure is employed, and procurement will utilise early contractor involvement (ECI) and a multi-stage contracting approach. The framework's estimated value ranges between £500 million and £700 million, with call-off contracts expected to be awarded by 1st December 2025 and finalised by 8th December 2025. Companies must submit their documents electronically via SAP Ariba and are encouraged to contact CapitalProcurement@tfl.gov.uk for any queries.

This framework represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure development to engage in substantial and varied projects across London's transport network. Companies with expertise in areas such as station capacity upgrades, step-free access, and other infrastructure enhancements will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement process, involving selective competition and framework agreements, favours businesses that can demonstrate capability in early contractor involvement, competitive pricing, and delivering high technical and social value. Firms within the Rail Industry Qualification Scheme (RISQS) dynamic market are particularly well-placed, as their prequalification simplifies engagement and increases alignment with TfL’s procurement procedures. The initiative promises both immediate and long-term prospects, with options to extend the contract yearly for up to two additional years, allowing sustained business growth and collaboration with TfL.

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Notice Title

TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework

Notice Description

This notice is for a multi-discipline infrastructure and construction project framework, which will include both design and works. The framework will utilise early contractor involvement (ECI) and multi-stage contracting approach to enable Transport for London (TfL) to work collaboratively with the supply chain. TfL's pipeline of enhancement projects that are anticipated to be awarded through this framework includes: Elephant & Castle Station Capacity Upgrade (approximately PS60m), South Kensington Station Capacity (approximately PS80m) and Step Free Access projects (PS5-PS15m, totalling approximately PS200m). It is estimated that the total value of projects on the framework will be between PS500m - PS700m. All projects will be subject to relevant funding approvals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend the framework yearly, up to a maximum of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035915-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Nicole Curbbun
Contact Email
capitalprocurement@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

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