Planning

Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme Installation of 26 New Track Isolation Switches

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently in the planning stage for a procurement relating to the Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme, specifically the installation of 26 new Track Isolation Switches. This project falls under the 'services' category, primarily involving architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process, initiated on 21st May 2025, is in preparation for the work scheduled between 23rd March 2026 and 22nd January 2027 in London, UK. Potential contractors are advised to look forward to key communication updates, including a future notice date set for 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the construction and engineering sectors, especially those experienced with public infrastructure and upgrades. Companies capable of providing technical expertise and quality services in such projects will find this a lucrative opportunity for business growth and partnership with a major public authority. The procurement process will follow a concession regime, making it especially suitable for firms that specialise in innovative problem-solving and efficient delivery models in large-scale urban infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme Installation of 26 New Track Isolation Switches

Notice Description

Piccadilly Line Upgrade (PLU) Programme for installation of 26 new Track Isolation Switches (TIS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024354-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
Gemma O'Brien
Contact Email
gemmaobrien@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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