Planning

Trams Control Systems Renewals Programme (CSRP) (LTC-23-607)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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21 May 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Trams Control Systems Renewals Programme (CSRP) (LTC-23-607) is a planned procurement process initiated by Transport for London, a central government public authority. This tender involves the replacement of the existing Trams Management System alongside ongoing maintenance and support services. The procurement falls under the works category with a focus on construction. The planned contracts, likely to begin in early 2027, aim to cover design, delivery, implementation, and maintenance over a minimum term of five years, with potential annual extensions. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom, and future notice regarding communications is set to be released by 23 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in construction and infrastructure systems. Companies with expertise in operator interfaces, PLCs, and related communication systems are well-suited to compete. The chance to work with Transport for London on such a high-value project can bolster reputations within the utilities sector and provide long-term contractual stability through maintenance agreements, thereby enhancing both financial and operational growth potential.

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Notice Title

Trams Control Systems Renewals Programme (CSRP) (LTC-23-607)

Notice Description

Single supplier required to replace the existing Trams Management System (TMS), providing an operator interface in the control room, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), providing the interfaces with local systems such as track to tram communication loops, tram stop information systems, traffic light controllers and points controllers.The procurement is for award of two contracts to the same supplier, one for the design, delivery and implementation of the replacement system, and one for the ongoing maintenance and support services. The maintenance contract will commence following the implementation of the replacement system, on a minimum term of five years and an option to extend annually for the life of the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024293-2025
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
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
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
23 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Lesley Rossi
Contact Email
lesleyrossi@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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