Planning

Bakerloo Line Upgrade (BLU) - Wayside

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "Bakerloo Line Upgrade (BLU) - Wayside". This project focuses on various upgrade components including power, track, mechanical and electrical systems, and communications. It falls under the industry category of construction work and is part of utility special regimes. The location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom. The contract period is planned to commence on 22 March 2027 and conclude on 21 March 2030. A future notice for this procurement is scheduled to be communicated by 30 November 2025. This planned procurement is initiated as part of the UKPGA legal framework, specifically referencing legal basis 2023/54.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the construction sector, specifically those specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in utilities and public transportation infrastructure will find this tender particularly appealing, as it involves an upgrade project critical to London's transport network. With a focus on long-term improvements and enhancements to the Bakerloo Line, businesses offering innovative solutions for track, power systems, and communications infrastructure will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Participation in such high-profile projects can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and potentially lead to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bakerloo Line Upgrade (BLU) - Wayside

Notice Description

Bakerloo Line Upgrade (BLU) - Wayside (power, track, M&E, comms etc.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024345-2025
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
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2030 3-4 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
Helen Blackley
Contact Email
helenblackley@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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