Planning

Unlimited License Agreement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 22:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Unlimited License Agreement". This tender focuses on services in the IT sector, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support services within the CPV classification 72000000. The agreement includes the deployment of products such as Database Enterprise Edition, Advanced Security, and WebLogic, which are crucial for applications like revenue collection and traffic management. The procurement is scheduled to advance to a framework agreement, with a contract period planned from 1st June 2027 to 28th February 2031. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on 17th October 2026. The buying organisation, Transport for London, is based in London, United Kingdom, with contact available via Siahwash Amiri.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software and consulting, as they can engage with a major public transport organisation. Businesses with a robust track record in supporting mission and business critical applications in public sector environments will find this tender especially relevant. Given the planned framework agreement and the long-term engagement until 2031, participating organisations will have the chance to solidify their presence and expand their footprint within the public sector IT service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unlimited License Agreement

Notice Description

Database Enterprise Edition, Advanced Security and WebLogic is part of the Unlimited License Agreement (ULA). The licensing model lets Transport for London (TfL) deploy specific software products and provide support. TfL utilises Database Enterprise Edition, Advanced Security and WebLogic ULA products to support a number of its mission and business critical applications and services such as revenue collection, traffic management, photocard and track access control.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06998c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044709-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
17 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 3-4 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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