LU Infrastructure Monitoring Technology Solutions Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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23 Jun 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a direct award contract for a trial of infrastructure monitoring technology solutions as part of its London Underground (LU) services. The trial, set to occur from 1st August 2026 to 31st January 2027, is focused on assessing the performance and data processing capabilities of train-borne equipment. This procurement, categorised under installation services, was conducted directly due to its nature of producing prototypes and development for testing suitability. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London, and involves a gross contract value of £721,725. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the final signature scheduled by 31st July 2026.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in infrastructure technology and data processing services. Large-scale enterprises, like the successful bidder, One Big Circle Limited, which is proficient in handling prototype developments and innovative technological solutions, may find this project well-aligned with their expertise and capabilities. Engaging in this trial could provide companies with a platform to demonstrate advanced solutions, potentially leading to future collaborations with public sector organisations such as TfL.

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Notice Title

LU Infrastructure Monitoring Technology Solutions Trial

Notice Description

LU Infrastructure Monitoring Technology Solutions Phase 2 -a six month trial of the equipment and data processing from a train bourne equipment

Procurement Information

This is the reason we apply for a direct award under Schedule 5 (2) allows for the direct award of public contracts for the production of prototypes and development. This applies when the purpose is testing suitability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£601,437 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE BIG CIRCLE

Further Information

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