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23 Jun 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is conducting an "Escalator Safety Interventions" procurement to enhance safety, reliability, and compliance across its London Underground escalator fleet. These interventions include the installation of upgraded components like comb switches and missing step detectors. With an open procurement method categorised under "works", the tender has a projected value of £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage. Submissions are to be made electronically, with the tender period closing on 7th July 2026. The works will be carried out across regions in the UK, with the contract starting on 20th September 2026 and ending on 20th September 2029.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in escalator installation work and modern safety technologies. Companies with expertise in integrating safety systems and those with a track record of delivering infrastructure upgrades are well-suited to compete. The contract is valued significantly and offers options for future years, which could lead to long-term business growth and visibility through partnership with a prominent public entity like TfL. The open competition approach further broadens the entry for a diverse range of qualified vendors to bid and engage in this critical initiative.

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Notice Title

Escalator Safety Interventions

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to deliver a programme of safety enhancements and targeted interventions across its London Underground escalator fleet. This programme aims to improve operational safety, reliability, and compliance of escalator assets through safety upgrades, and the integration of modern systems and technologies. The scope of works includes the provision, and installation of upgraded components such as but not limited to comb switches, step tube installations, missing step detectors where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059143-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313200 - Escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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