Planning

Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade". This works procurement is aimed at upgrading or replacing ventilation systems for the Victoria Line Stations and Bond Street without disrupting London's Underground operations. The buyer, TfL, is a central government public authority, and the procurement is classified under construction work. The planned contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2029. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 29th June 2026, which marks a key milestone in this tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria mentioned. Businesses involved in construction and specialising in non-disruptive upgrades and system integration are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on ventilation systems within well-established infrastructure like the London Underground could open avenues for companies looking to expand their expertise in urban transit system upgrades. This procurement method ensures strategic improvements and reinforces the reliability and efficiency of critical transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade

Notice Description

Escalator Machine Chambers (EMC) Ventilation System Upgrade.The objective is to upgrade / reinstate or replace the existing EMC ventilation systems for the Victoria Line Stations and at Bond Street in accordance to recommendations set out in the associated stations Concept Design Statement (CDS).The upgrades must be implemented without disrupting the current system or the operations of the London Underground network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024016-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Tessa Alli
Contact Email
tessaalli@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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