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14 Jul 2026 at 14:36

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London, a major public transport authority in the United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Elizabeth Line signalling performance improvement Work package 1". This project falls under the utilities industry category and is intended for railway signalling performance enhancements. The procurement method used was a direct award, with Siemens Mobility Limited appointed as the supplier. The process reached the award stage as of 1st July 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 24th July 2026 and end on 30th June 2027. The project involves various tasks such as system reliability improvements and operational flexibility within the London region (UKI). The contract, valued at approximately £4.3 million (gross value £5.18 million), underscores significant investments in railway infrastructure.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in railway engineering, particularly those specialising in signalling systems. Companies with expertise in electrical signalling equipment and railway signalling works would find this contract appealing, as well as those with the capacity to deliver technological upgrades and maintain operational efficiency. The direct award approach suggests that businesses with established credentials or proprietary technologies may have a competitive advantage in similar future projects. Companies looking to enter or expand within the rail infrastructure sector in the UK could benefit from observing the procurement strategies of large-scale buyers like Transport for London.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Elizabeth Line signalling performance improvement Work package 1

Notice Description

This requirement covers the following five work areas under the Elizabeth Line signalling performance improvement initiative. Please refer to the details listed under each item: - System Reliability Improvements. - 28Trains Per Hour Resilience Enhancements. - Obsolescence Changes - Operational Flexibility Improvements. - Timetabling Enhancements.

Procurement Information

IRP with Siemens

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

45234115 - Railway signalling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,316,720 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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