Planning

Cartography Services Framework for Transport for London

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 19:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on establishing a framework for cartography services. This initiative, titled "Cartography Services Framework for Transport for London," falls under the business services industry category, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, and related services. The project involves a multi-lot, single supplier framework for the production and management of license-based map products for the entire London transport network, including the Underground, Buses, River Services, Overground, Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line, and Cycle Hire. The framework's contract period is set to commence from 14th February 2028 and conclude on 13th February 2032. The procurement is specifically designed to cater to SMEs, with a future notice date planned for 2nd May 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing innovative cartography solutions. Companies with expertise in business services, especially those experienced in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, would be well-positioned to compete. The framework's nature enables businesses to enter or expand within the transport sector of London by contributing to a critical infrastructure project backed by a reputable public undertaking. This procurement process not only presents a pathway for revenue growth but also enhances business visibility and credibility through collaboration with Transport for London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cartography Services Framework for Transport for London

Notice Description

A Multi-lot, Single supplier framework for the production of map products, management of cartography deliverables including licencing for all transport for London network including London Underground, London Buses, London River Services, London Overground, London Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line and Cycle Hire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044661-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2028 - 13 Feb 2032 4-5 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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