Planning

Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade (CSIP) Work Package 1 (WP1) Detailed Design and Build

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a tender process titled "Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade (CSIP) Work Package 1 (WP1) Detailed Design and Build". This procurement concerns upgrades to the Central Line Signalling & Train Control System, focusing on obsolescence and reliability improvements. The procurement falls under the construction industry, with a main focus on works in the utilities sector. Located in London, the planning stage of this process is publicly announced with a future notice date set for 31st August 2026, and the contract period expected to begin on 10th August 2027. Key roles within the buying organisation include individuals like Georgeta Martinez who is responsible for contact and coordination.

This tender process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and particularly those with expertise in railway signalling systems. It invites firms adept at design, integration, and execution of advanced train control systems to contribute to this critical infrastructure project. Such a large-scale, high-value undertaking provides potential for significant business growth and is well-suited to companies that can deliver innovative and reliable solutions for modernising rail systems. Businesses familiar with the utilities sector regulatory requirements and experienced in public sector contracting are especially advantageous in competing for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade (CSIP) Work Package 1 (WP1) Detailed Design and Build

Notice Description

WP1 works will address obsolescence and reliability concerns within the Central Line Signalling & Train Control System (S&TCS) and will include the design, supply, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of a modified Automatic Train Control (ATC) S&TCS, such as: migration of the interlocking functionality to WESTRACE Mk2 Interlocking Controllers (ICs) on proprietary hardware; conversion of WESTRACE Mk1 interlocking machines to WESTRACE Mk1 Object Controllers (OCs) and deployment of S&TCS data network using MSN2, converting legacy serial data comms links to IP comms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024389-2025
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
31 Aug 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2027 - 9 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Georgeta Martinez
Contact Email
andreeamartinez@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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