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Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade Early Contractor Involvement - Variation 3 (Proof of Concept)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the procurement process for the Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade, specifically for a 12-month extension under the Early Contractor Involvement contract as part of their Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade Project for the Eastern section, known as Wayside East. This contract, titled "Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade Early Contractor Involvement - Variation 3 (Proof of Concept)," was directly awarded to SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED due to their unique capability to continue integrating new equipment with existing systems. The procurement falls under the industry category of railway signalling works and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC through UKK. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2026, and it is set to conclude by the 31st March 2027. The awarded value is £1,700,000, grossing up to £2,040,000, and approval was granted to cover the 12-month extension budget.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway infrastructure and signalling works. Companies with expertise in railway signalling, systems integration, and those possessing the necessary intellectual property rights are particularly well-positioned to benefit, considering the direct award procurement method was chosen due to the exclusive capabilities of the supplier. While this particular opportunity was awarded directly, similar upcoming projects might offer business growth potential, especially for those able to demonstrate expertise in advanced signalling solutions and the ability to work within complex, operational systems without disruption. Business growth is most likely for larger enterprises with the right technical know-how and capability to manage such scale of integration projects effectively.

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Notice Title

Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade Early Contractor Involvement - Variation 3 (Proof of Concept)

Notice Description

This variation relates to a 12-month extension of the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract with Siemens Mobility under the Central Line Signalling Incremental Upgrade Project (CSIP) for the Eastern section of the Central Line, known as Wayside East. In addition, approval is requested for an additional procurement authority to cover the 12 month extension budget.

Procurement Information

Siemens holds the necessary data protocols and software tools required to integrate new equipment with the existing systems without disrupting operations. It is also not feasible to engage an alternative contractor to undertake works or services on these systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234115 - Railway signalling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS MOBILITY

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