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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking a specialist support partner to provide ongoing technical support and expertise for a portfolio of legacy infrastructure technologies. The procurement, titled "Legacy Infrastructure Support," falls under the services industry category and encompasses various locations across the United Kingdom. As of the published date, 14th July 2026, TfL is gathering market input with a milestone set for 7th August 2026, marking a due date for engagement for interested parties. The procurement approach will involve understanding market capability and delivery methods for maintaining legacy systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, Solaris, and Red Hat platforms. The procurement process focuses on operational support, incident management, risk management, and supports the eventual migration of services to modern platforms.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT infrastructure support, especially those with experience in dealing with legacy systems and unsupported technologies. Companies that can demonstrate robust operational processes and risk mitigation strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The engagement is particularly suitable for IT service providers that can offer both managed service and flexible consumption-based support models. The procurement highlights opportunities for innovation in supporting critical legacy infrastructure while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and regulatory adherence for TfL’s operations. Suppliers are encouraged to showcase their commercial flexibility and readiness to scale services as the legacy infrastructure evolves.

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Notice Title

Legacy Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a specialist support partner to provide 24x7x365 break-fix support and technical expertise for a portfolio of legacy infrastructure technologies that are no longer fully supported by their original vendors. The current estate includes legacy versions of Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, Solaris and Red Hat platforms. The requirement covers operational support, incident management, service desk provision, escalation management, reporting, cybersecurity compliance, risk management and support for the eventual migration of services to modern supported platforms. TfL requires a service that can scale as the legacy estate changes over time. Suppliers must demonstrate robust operational processes, the ability to mitigate risks associated with unsupported technologies, and commercial flexibility through both managed service and consumption-based support models. TfL is seeking to understand market capability, delivery approaches, commercial structures, and innovation in supporting critical legacy infrastructure within a highly regulated operational environment.

Planning Information

We are seeking market input to determine our procurement route and strategy. Please contact LEGACYINFRASTRUCTURESUPPORT@tfl.gov.uk to register your interest and receive more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066188-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

72100000 - Hardware consultancy 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 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2027 - 12 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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