Planning

Picadilly Circus Escalator Controllers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 13:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new framework contract titled "Piccadilly Circus Escalator Controllers," focusing on escalator programmable logic controllers and related components. The procurement falls under the goods category and is slated to support the safety and reliability of TfL’s existing escalator fleet. This procurement notice, involving a central government public authority, will cover deliveries within the UK, specifically in the London region. Key dates include an engagement milestone scheduled for 1st May 2026, and the framework is expected to start on 1st June 2028 with potential renewal options. The legal framework for this procurement is based on the UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement method includes the possibility of a framework agreement. A future notice is anticipated on 1st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in escalator systems and components such as PLCs, drives, and HMIs. The contract, valued at £12 million gross, is ideally suited for SMEs due to the stated lot suitability criteria, ensuring a competitive environment for smaller enterprises. With its substantial budget and the detailed requirements of the framework, this tender is likely to attract businesses with competencies in delivering goods and services in the utilities sector. Engaging in this procurement process can potentially lead to long-term partnerships and reputable standing with a major public transport authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Picadilly Circus Escalator Controllers

Notice Description

The procurement of a new framework for Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Field wiring, Drives, Inverters, Human machine Interfaces (HMIs) and associated components is required to ensure continued safe and reliable operation of TfL's legacy escalator fleet.

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-068023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032884-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42416400 - Escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 1 Jun 2033 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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