Tender

4LM JLNL Cyber Security Operational Technology works 2025

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 May 2025 at 09:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is overseeing a procurement process titled "4LM JLNL Cyber Security Operational Technology works 2025," which falls under the services category, specifically IT services like consulting, software development, and internet support. The project's focus is on implementing cyber security monitoring equipment across the railway's operational technology systems. While the procurement was initially planned, the current stage reflects its withdrawal as of 28 May 2025. The main location for this procurement was London, UK, with important stage developments previously aiming for a project start on 1 August 2025 and completion by 31 July 2027. Nevertheless, as per recent updates, the tender faced an error in its pipeline notice, suggesting a reclassification of its procurement nature as a variation under a pre-existing contract.

This procurement offered growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs equipped to provide cybersecurity services within railway technology systems. Companies experienced in integrating external hardware with existing networks, such as connections to Hitachi Rail's computer systems, would have found this tender particularly suitable. Despite the tender’s cancellation, future opportunities might arise in similar domains, encouraging businesses in IT services to stay updated on forthcoming requirements in the utilities sector. Engaging with Transport for London's future procurement initiatives can be beneficial, especially for those positioned to innovate within the sphere of operational technology and security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4LM JLNL Cyber Security Operational Technology works 2025

Notice Description

LUL intend to install Cyber Security monitoring equipment on all OT 'Operational Technology' systems across the railway, including signalling systems. This involves connecting into computer networks such as the Hitachi Rail SMC to monitor for any suspicious or unauthorised access or activity on these systems. To do this would require connecting non-Hitachi Rail equipment into the Hitachi Rail computer networks thus would need Hitachi Rail to assess and 'approve' of such changes to the system design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05226f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027948-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Kenneth Ignatius
Contact Email
kennethignatius@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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