LED lighting transition project to replace lighting for all passenger rolling stock fleets

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 May 2026 at 19:07

Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stages of a significant procurement process titled "LED lighting transition project to replace lighting for all passenger rolling stock fleets," aimed at upgrading lighting systems across its train fleets. This initiative falls under the industry category of 'goods' with a focus on transport equipment and lighting equipment, and will take place in the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the 'planned' stage, with a communication notice anticipated on 1 January 2027. The contract period is scheduled to start on 31 July 2028 and end on 30 July 2030. This phased transition from fluorescent to LED lighting promises enhanced energy efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in LED lighting solutions, energy efficiency technologies, and transport equipment. Companies with capabilities in upgrading existing lighting systems and providing sustainable, energy-saving solutions would be ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The procurement involves a framework agreement, suggesting that successful bidders might also secure long-term collaboration opportunities with TfL. Moreover, engaging in early market engagement, which includes questionnaires and presentations, can be a strategic move for companies to align their offerings with TfL's specifications and requirements, creating a fertile ground for future business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LED lighting transition project to replace lighting for all passenger rolling stock fleets

Notice Description

LED lighting transition project to replace the fluorescent lights with the LED lighting for all rolling stock fleet trains

Planning Information

The project team is planning to issue an Early Market Engagement questionnaire starting from w/c 28 July 2025. Please register your interest by sending an email to Inga Skutane at IngaSkutane@tfl.gov.uk The estimated time for responses being received to the EME questionnaire is by 20 August 2025 and conduct interviews/ presentations after by the end of August and beginning of September 2025. All these dates will be confirmed upon the issue of EME questionnaire. Please kindly note that the contract start and end date mentioned in this notice is a very rough estimate and is a subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045169-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2028 - 30 Jul 2030 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0560d8-2026-05-17T20:07:50+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-17T20:07:50+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0560d8",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHMT-6197-NWNZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Endeavour Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Saravanan Vaithiyalingam",
                "email": "saranvaithiyalingam@tfl.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44300000000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ",
        "name": "Transport for London"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "The project team is planning to issue an Early Market Engagement questionnaire starting from w/c 28 July 2025. Please register your interest by sending an email to Inga Skutane at IngaSkutane@tfl.gov.uk The estimated time for responses being received to the EME questionnaire is by 20 August 2025 and conduct interviews/ presentations after by the end of August and beginning of September 2025. All these dates will be confirmed upon the issue of EME questionnaire. Please kindly note that the contract start and end date mentioned in this notice is a very rough estimate and is a subject to change.",
                "dueDate": "2025-08-20T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "040749-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040749-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-17T09:58:13+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "045169-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045169-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-17T20:07:50+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WS2646560801",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "LED lighting transition project to replace lighting for all passenger rolling stock fleets",
        "description": "LED lighting transition project to replace the fluorescent lights with the LED lighting for all rolling stock fleet trains",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34000000",
                        "description": "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "specialRegime": [
            "utilities"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2028-07-31T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-07-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planned",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2027-01-01T23:59:59Z"
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}