Planning

Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, Inverters and Interfaces

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 15:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, involves the planned acquisition of goods under the title "Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, Inverters and Interfaces". This open procedure seeks suppliers for the manufacture, supply, installation, and assurance of these components. Classified under transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, the contract is set within London and aims to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2032. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date scheduled for 29th April 2026.

Transport for London, as a central government public authority, presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transportation equipment and technology. Businesses that can offer competitive manufacturing and logistical capabilities in programmable logic controllers, escalator drives, inverters, and human-machine interfaces will find this opportunity particularly suited to their strengths. The utilisation of an open procurement method further opens the field to a variety of vendors, potentially fostering diverse and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, Inverters and Interfaces

Notice Description

Contract for the manufacture, supply, install and assurance of escalator programmable logic controllers, escalator drives, inverters and human machine interfaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036297-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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