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TfL Computer Aided Design

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Aug 2026 at 10:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
PlanningUpdate

24 Aug 2026 at 09:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 14:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 14:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 15:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 11:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London sought computer-aided design (CAD) software and associated IT support services for stakeholder groups across London Underground and Surface Transport. The requirement covers software to support the design, engineering and related operational needs of these TfL functions. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in London. This is a technology and software services opportunity for providers of CAD platforms, licensing, implementation, technical support or related software services. The procurement was intended to support multiple TfL stakeholder groups rather than a single project or department, so relevant suppliers should be able to address varied CAD requirements across both London Underground and Surface Transport.

The process reached tender: TfL invited offers for one lot. The procurement has since been withdrawn and the award cancelled because the requirement will be delivered as a call-off from a framework. The planned contract period was 1 July 2027 to 30 July 2033, with a possible extension to 30 June 2035. It was an above-threshold procurement. The single lot was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and included a renewal option. The opportunity concerned services classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support. TfL indicated that a further notice was expected on 31 August 2026.

This requirement would suit CAD software suppliers and technology service providers able to support the needs of both London Underground and Surface Transport stakeholder groups. Relevant capability could include supplying or licensing CAD software, configuring or implementing platforms, integrating systems, providing user and technical support, and managing software services across a substantial public transport organisation. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so participation was not limited to large suppliers. Providers with experience of complex, multi-stakeholder transport, infrastructure, engineering or public-sector environments would be well placed to assess the requirement, although the procurement has been withdrawn and will instead be delivered through a framework call-off.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL Computer Aided Design

Notice Description

Procurement of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software to cater for the needs to various TfL stakeholder groups, comprising LU and Surface Transport stakeholder groups.

Planning Information

Please contact tflcomputeraideddesign@tfl.gov.uk to express your interest in this early market engagement exercise and these requirements. Following your expression of interest, TfL will send you a briefing pack which will describe and outline TfL's current CAD landscape and ways of working. TfL will also send you a questionnaire, this questionnaire is designed to help TfL determine its requirements for any future procurement activity and to help TfL devise its strategy. Please note that this exercise is purely for market research, and no aspect of this process constitutes an offer or acceptance of an offer by TfL of any proposal that may be put forward.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081104-2026
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
SME
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
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
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
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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