Tender

Station Infrastructure Enhancement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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06 Aug 2025 at 12:40

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Station Infrastructure Enhancement" aimed at improving various stations across the London Underground network. This cover three main projects: Staircase Tactile Remediation, Timber Canopies Enhancement, and Platform Remediation. These projects are categorised under works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work, with a procurement method that is open and below the threshold for open competition. Key dates include the tender period end date on 1st October 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 15th January 2026, spanning until 15th June 2027. The project's locations span across various UK regions, including London (UKI), with a gross contract value of £2,410,000. Each lot within this tender is currently at the award stage, indicating that submission for these contracts should be timely in consideration of the mentioned deadlines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. Given the scope of the works, including remediation and refurbishment tasks at several high-profile stations, such as St James's Park and Paddington, SMEs with a background in similar projects are particularly well-suited to compete. The structured lot-based evaluation allows businesses focusing on specific areas like tactile paving installation or wooden canopy refurbishments to tailor their expertise to distinct project needs. By participating, companies can enhance their portfolio with high-value contracts that offer the potential for renewal if initial work extends beyond the original contract period.

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Notice Title

Station Infrastructure Enhancement

Notice Description

Station Infrastructure Enhancement - Timber Canopies; Staircase Tactile Remediation; Platforms Package. This planned contract seeks to group three projects similar in nature under a NEC3 Option A - Priced Contract with Activity Schedule, this is the standard fixed price option, to better manage resource and streamline delivery of benefits. The three workstreams have completed their detailed designs and are ready to award to a Principal Contractor to deliver. The three projects are as follows: Staircase Tactiles Remediation - The Staircase Tactiles Remediation Project seeks to install corduroy tactiles at 7 locations on the London Underground network, including the following: St James's Park; Paddington; Maida Vale; Acton Town; Kilburn Park; Gloucester Road; Stepney Green This project's aim is to install corduroy paving at those locations where it is missing to improve safety in its stations for passengers, to improve TfL's compliance with TfL standards, and DfT guidance, and to provide a more accessible and inclusive transport system. Timber Canopies - The Timber Canopies project aims to do remedial work at five station stations including Fairlop, Wimbledon Park, Willesden Green, Hammersmith and North Ealing. The main objective is to extend the life of the asset as well as reducing the risk of objects falling from height and provide a safer environment for customers and staff. The aim of the project is to resolve water ingress issues as well as replacing rotten timber and/or resolving structural defects. Each canopy has different range of defects, and they could vary from: Replace rotten timber boards; Replace rotten timber structural members; Replace cracked; glazing; Repair broken gutters; Repair cracks in concrete base; Replace bird netting; Painting and decorating Platforms Package - The Platforms Renewals Project aims to conduct minor and major repairs, maintenance works and replacements i.e. tactiles, paving slabs to 8 stations (Clapham Common; Clapham North; Covent Garden; Kennington; King's Cross; St john's Wood; West Hampstead; Willesden Green) across the LU network. The project's objective is to remove trip hazards and to refurbish the condition of platforms and customers walkways as well as increasing safety through nosing stone reinforcement.

Lot Information

Staircase Tactiles

The Staircase Tactiles Remediation Project seeks to install corduroy tactiles at 7 locations on the London Underground network,

Renewal: If work is not completed in the initial Contract period

Timber Canopies

The Timber Canopies project aims to do remedial work at five station stations

Renewal: If work is not completed in the initial Contract period

Platform Remediation

The Platforms Renewals Project aims to conduct minor and major repairs, maintenance works and replacements i.e. tactiles, paving slabs to 8 stations

Renewal: If work is not completed in the initial Contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046525-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,928,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,928,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewjennings@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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