Planning

LED Lighting transition project

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a procurement process titled "LED Lighting transition project," aimed at upgrading the lighting systems across the London Underground's passenger rolling stock fleets to modern LED alternatives. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Lighting equipment and electric lamps" and is part of a planning stage that includes an early market engagement. Interested parties can participate by registering their interest by 20th August 2025, and subsequent activities such as interviews and presentations are scheduled for late August to early September 2025. The procurement process is being carried out under the utilities special regime and involves goods procurement above the threshold, scheduled for a contract period beginning on 10th June 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in energy-efficient lighting solutions or those involved in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in the rail transport sector, sustainable technology projects, or working with public authorities such as central government entities may find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity to influence specifications during the early market engagement phase further adds potential for companies to accommodate their products and services to meet Transport for London's requirements, potentially leading to new strategic partnerships and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LED Lighting transition project

Notice Description

London Underground (LU) is undertaking a fleet-wide lighting upgrade programme to replace all remaining fluorescent lighting systems on our passenger rolling stock fleets with modern LED alternatives. This initiative aims to address obsolescence, improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance burden, and enhance passenger experience.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040749-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2027 - 9 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Inga Skutane
Contact Email
ingaskutane@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44300000000

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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