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Tunnels Control & Management System

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 19:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is conducting a procurement process to replace and improve the Tunnels Control & Management System (TCMS) in London. This critical IT services contract, focusing on enhancing the safety and operability of road tunnels, falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is currently at the Tender stage with an open procurement method and a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties should submit their tenders via the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba, with the tender period closing on 12th May 2026. The contract, expected to commence on 5th November 2027 and extend for 13 years with a possible extension of up to 10 additional years, underscores the necessity for continued tunnel safety and efficient traffic management across London's network of 13 road tunnels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in incident management systems, network safety reporting, and software development. Companies adept in integrating advanced technology into critical infrastructure management will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. The procurement process, structured through a series of stages including an optional industry day and a best and final offer phase, provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and alignment with TfL's safety and operational requirements. With a strong emphasis on quality and strategic integration, firms with expertise in developing scalable, advanced technological systems that improve safety and communication in transport networks are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tunnels Control & Management System

Notice Description

TfL is seeking to replace and improve the Tunnels Control and Management System ("TCMS"), to take advantage of advancements in technology. The TCMS is classed as a 'mission critical' system under the Security of Networks & Information Systems (NIS) Regulations and is essential for TfL to maintain required safety levels within the tunnels and road network including managing events or incidents that occur. Without the TCMS the tunnels would have to close. The TCMS will be critical for the detection and management of incidents including fire safety by controlling ventilation in the tunnels to manage fire smoke and facilitating self-evacuation of incident in tunnel bores. Additionally, the TCMS will assist TfL in facilitating incident responders, such as the emergency services, in performing their duties and functions. In order for TfL to meet its Highway Authority duties and legal obligations it needs a new and updated TCMS system. Specifically, the below features are required to enable TfL to perform its operating duties as the Highway Authority and Traffic Authority in respect of road user safety (main risks being fire and toxic spillages) and network performance. * The new system will ensure safety and mitigates disruption in road tunnels. * It must be capable of incident management, highlighting incidents, alarms and notifications to operator attention providing for automatic and manual incident management and User activity logging for an audit trail. * It will enable effective communications with the attending emergency services and other incident responders, which will enable TfL to play an effective role in mitigating safety and network disruption risks - it also communicates internally, allowing operators to better collaborate on traffic network management and improve traffic management performance. * It will collect safety information from London's Tunnels, including Fire Systems, CCTV, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and other safety control systems. * It will be responsible for various activities which are Network Information Systems (NIS) reportable. Additionally, the new TCMS system will enable the tunnel operator to assess when the tunnel systems are degraded to the point where pre-determined Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) for a tunnel have been breached and the tunnel must be closed. It will control the fixed traffic management systems which will be used to safely close a tunnel in an emergency and for maintenance The TCMS is vital to enable TfL to perform its authority duties and obligations, particularly regarding the safety and operability of the 13 existing road tunnels on the Transport for London Road Network. The TCMS will monitor and control tunnel safety systems in the tunnels and the associated London Traffic Control Systems (LTRACS) on approximately 90km of approach roads.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include provisions to integrate additional tunnels and to upgrade the system throughout its duration. Further details on these options will be provided at the Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage

Renewal: A 13-year initial term with a maximum extension option of a further 10 years broken down in increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030207-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£29,998,491 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,998,491 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2027 - 4 Nov 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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