Tender

London Underground - Track Access Planning

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Planning

21 May 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is overseeing the procurement of a planning tool designated for London Underground's track access planning. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. The location for this opportunity is within London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planned stage, with key future communication expected by 31 August 2025. The contract period for the project is anticipated to start on 23 November 2026 and end on 22 November 2031. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, indicating adherence to current legislative standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software applications, particularly those with expertise in planning and scheduling software for transport networks. Enterprises that provide innovative IT solutions can benefit from improved access to strategic infrastructure projects, enhancing their portfolio and business reach. Firms experienced in managing large-scale public sector projects, especially within the transportation industry, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

London Underground - Track Access Planning

Notice Description

London Underground (LU) Track Access Planning tool used across LU to plan all engineering works. TfL must become more efficient at planning engineering works across the transport network. Ithas been recognised that access to TfL locations such as tracks, platforms, sidings, stations, bus and rail depots must be improved. To support this, there is a requirement for a new Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) planning and scheduling software application that will help simplify the current access, scheduling and booking process for all engineering and maintenanceworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017959-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2031 Over 5 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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