Planning

Surface Tunnel Maintenance

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 22:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process titled "Surface Tunnel Maintenance," aimed at exploring new approaches for maintaining surface and road tunnels. This procurement, classified under the services category with a primary CPV classification for repair and maintenance services, is in the planning stage as of 14th May 2026. It is located in London, UK, and involves public undertakings outlined under legislation 2023/54. The planned contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2029 and end on 31st March 2037. Potential suppliers can look forward to a future notice by 1st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in managing highway and tunnel assets. Companies offering comprehensive maintenance services with a strong track record in similar large-scale public sector projects would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract also provides a stable business growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surface Tunnel Maintenance

Notice Description

In 2021, a new suite of contracts was created to replace LoHAC for the management of all of TfL's highways and associated assets (summarised under Works for London). This project will explore alternative routes for the maintenance of the surface / road tunnels element (currently part of TaPS - Tunnels and Pumping Stations).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044702-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2037 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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