Planning

Metropolitan Line Doors - Electronic Door Control Unit (EDCU)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London is in the planning stage and concerns the "Metropolitan Line Doors - Electronic Door Control Unit (EDCU)." This project involves the overhaul or supply of EDCUs for the Metropolitan Line doors, falling under the industry category of 'Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation.' The buying organisation, a central government public authority, is based at 5 Endeavour Square, London. The communication regarding this tender includes a future notice date set for 15th January 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2027. The procurement method involves the tender process and is classified under goods with a special utilities regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport equipment and technological solutions. The procurement is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it well-suited for organisations of varying sizes. Businesses experienced in electronic control systems and transportation infrastructure would be especially competitive in this bidding process, given the technical nature of the project requirements. This contract allows firms to establish or strengthen ties with a major transport authority, potentially leading to further lucrative opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metropolitan Line Doors - Electronic Door Control Unit (EDCU)

Notice Description

Overhaul or supply of Electronic Door Control Unit (EDCU) for the Metropolitan Line doors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024052-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
Sony Thomas
Contact Email
sonythomas@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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