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Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces

Transport for London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2026 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Sep 2026 at 11:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 16:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London, with London Underground Limited, is procuring a framework for escalator programmable logic controllers, drives, inverters and related interfaces. The requirement is for goods used in escalator upgrades and maintenance across London. Lot 1 covers the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specifications, together with associated field wiring, motor drives and human-machine interfaces; installation is included as a priced option, including the first call-off for Piccadilly Circus escalators. Lot 2 covers the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters for operational maintenance. The procurement concerns electronic components, escalators and escalator parts, with the main category being goods. The framework supports both capital upgrade projects and ongoing operational maintenance.

The process has reached tender: TfL invited offers through an open procedure for a closed framework, with up to four participants and awards made with or without reopening competition. Bidders could bid for one lot or both. Questions were due by 1 October 2026 at 12:00 and tenders by 23 October 2026 at 12:00; the award decision was due by 15 January 2027 at 23:59. Both lots have a contract period from 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2032, with an extension option to 1 March 2035, applied as two years plus one year. The total estimated value is £18,061,649 excluding VAT, or £21,674,338 including VAT. Lot 1 is £10,837,169 excluding VAT; Lot 2 is £7,224,779 excluding VAT. Evaluation is 40% commercial, 50% technical and 10% social value.

This opportunity suits manufacturers and specialist suppliers of escalator control and drive equipment, including businesses able to produce PLCs to a buyer-defined specification, supply field wiring, motor drives and human-machine interfaces, or provide drives and inverters for maintenance. Lot 1 also suits suppliers able to install the equipment when required, while Lot 2 is focused on supplying replacement and maintenance components. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers should be able to support a long-term framework serving both asset renewal and operational maintenance, with sufficient manufacturing, engineering and supply capacity for escalator equipment. Technical performance carries the greatest evaluation weighting, followed by commercial terms and social value, so bidders need credible technical proposals alongside competitive pricing and social-value commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL), and London Underground Limited (LUL) plan to put a framework in place with two lots: Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification as well as the associated field wiring, motor drives and HMI. A priced option including installation will be included. Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance. As part of this Framework tender, TfL also proposes to include the first call-off for Lot one, Piccadilly Circus Escalator programmable Logic controllers - supply and install. TfL requires a framework to commence in late winter/early spring 2027 for an initial duration of five (5) years, with an option to extend by up to three (3) years. Any extension will be applied as two (2) years plus one (1) year. To be added to the event please email: Oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification

Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification as well as the associated field wiring, motor drives and HMI. A priced option including installation will be included.

Options: Installation of all items.

Renewal: Extension option to be applied as 2 plus 1.

Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance.

Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance of these components.

Renewal: Extension option to be applied as 2 plus 1.

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/088413-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

42416400 - Escalators

42419530 - Parts of escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,061,649 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,061,948 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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