Tender

Kings Cross Escalators 4-6 Replacement Project - Enabling Works

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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TenderCancellation

23 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Kings Cross Escalators 4-6 Replacement Project - Enabling Works" has been managed by Transport for London, located at 5 Endeavour Square, London. This procurement falls under the construction work category, specifically targeting ancillary trades for the replacement of escalators at Kings Cross Underground Station. Key dates to note include the initial planning notice published in May 2025, and the future procurement notice date set for early June 2026. The project is in the planning stage with the contract period anticipated to begin in June 2027 and end in June 2029. This process is classified within the utilities' special regime, indicating regulations tailored to this sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies specialising in civil, fire installation, and mechanical and electrical services, as they will be involved in comprehensive site management and service installation. The procurement process is planned to be inclusive, offering opportunities to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with relevant expertise in managing significant infrastructure projects in urban contexts will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, given the complexity and scale involved in such urban transit projects.

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Notice Title

Kings Cross Escalators 4-6 Replacement Project - Enabling Works

Notice Description

Ancillary trades - replacement of escalators 4 and 6 at Kings Cross Underground Station. The scope of the works include management of the site facilities, installation of hoardings, civils, fire installation and communication, general building and premises and electrical and mechanical services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016117-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2027 - 21 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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