Tender

Piccadilly Line Upgrade - Transformer Rooms Detailed Design and Build

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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TenderCancellation

26 Feb 2026 at 14:00

Planning

21 May 2025 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is overseeing the procurement process for the "Piccadilly Line Upgrade - Transformer Rooms Detailed Design and Build" project. This initiative, planning to enhance the infrastructure at Piccadilly Circus, Finsbury Park, Turnpike Lane, and Hounslow West, was initially in the planning stage, with details published in May 2025. Unfortunately, this tender was later cancelled in February 2026 after a thorough review by TfL. The procurement process, initially classified under the works category, aimed to attract bids for constructing transformer rooms to support increased load demand and accommodate future growth. The contract period was slated to begin in February 2026 and end in February 2028.

This project presents substantial opportunities for construction companies specialising in infrastructure upgrades and large-scale electrical works to engage with TfL. The transformation rooms project aimed to increase capacity, reduce cable upgrades, and enhance the efficiency of power delivery systems on London’s Piccadilly Line, aligning with utilities sector special regime regulations. Despite its cancellation, businesses well-versed in public sector projects may find similar future tenders advantageous for growth, given the need for expertise in comparable works across the transport network.

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Notice Title

Piccadilly Line Upgrade - Transformer Rooms Detailed Design and Build

Notice Description

The four new transformer rooms will support the increased load demand and provide capacity for growth, which is not currently possible due to the insufficient power delivery points on the current low voltage substation switchboards. The Transformer Rooms are located at: Piccadilly Circus, Finsbury Park, Turnpike Lane and Hounslow West. In addition, the new transformer rooms are reducing the number of cable upgrades required and free up cable route capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017368-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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