Planning

Escalator Safety Interventions/ enhancements

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 10:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is led by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on "Escalator Safety Interventions/Enhancements" within the services industry category. This contract involves safety-critical interventions across TfL's escalators in various regions of the United Kingdom, including London and the surrounding areas. Key dates include the milestone scheduled for 24 April 2026, when a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) will be issued. The procurement method involves a tender initiation under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract is valued at £1,200,000 gross.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of escalators, particularly those capable of providing competent labour and associated support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, as the contract will require the provision of labour capable of performing safety enhancements such as skirt switch installation and compliance with TfL standards. Businesses that can manufacture, fabricate, or procure necessary materials and components stand to benefit greatly from this contract. With the contract period extending from July 2026 to July 2031, there is ample room for sustained business growth through long-term engagement with TfL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Escalator Safety Interventions/ enhancements

Notice Description

TfL requires the provision of competent labour and associated support to deliver a range of safety critical interventions across the existing fleet of TfL maintained escalators. These works will be instructed by TfL and its Engineering team and will involve tasks that enhance operational safety and compliance. The interventions to be delivered include, but are not limited to: Skirt Switch Installation Comb Switch Installation Missing Step Detection System Installation Other safety related modifications as directed by TfL Engineering In addition to labour provision, there may be a requirement for the supplier to manufacture, fabricate, or procure materials and components necessary to support the installation and completion of the above interventions. All materials must meet TfL technical standards and associated approval processes.

Planning Information

An MSQ will be issued via email. In order to take part in the MSQ please email: Oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032290-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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