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06 Jul 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has engaged in a public procurement process to conduct a "Platform Train Interface Trial" under the industry category of Experimental Development Services. The process is associated with a tender identified as CW91067, which involves safety technology trials on the Piccadilly Line. This initiative, completed using a direct procurement method without competition and deemed below threshold, was awarded on 11th June 2026 and runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The project location is primarily in London, UK, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete with ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED as the contracted supplier.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specializing in safety and technology solutions related to rail transport. Companies with capabilities in experimental development, particularly in developing and testing advanced safety interfaces for trains, would find this tender aligned with their expertise. The trial provides a platform for large-scale businesses like ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED to showcase their innovative solutions in a high-profile public project, fostering growth through potential further collaborations and enhancing their market presence in public transport safety technology.

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Notice Title

Platform Train Interface Trial

Notice Description

A contract to Robert Bosch Limited for the delivery of a Platform Train Interface (PTI) safety technology trial on the Piccadilly Line. The requirement is a limited-scope technical trial compromising laboratory testing followed by a shadow trial at a nominated station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063160-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT BOSCH

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