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Lightweight Step Free Platforms

Transport for London

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23 Sep 2026 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London intends to buy lightweight, modular temporary fall-prevention platforms for London Underground station platforms. The platforms are designed to sit within the deep section of suicide pits, creating a robust working surface and a step-free interface with the adjacent, shallower section. This is a supply requirement for access platforms, for use at London Underground stations in the United Kingdom. The stated scope focuses on the platforms themselves and their fit with the existing pit layout; no installation or other service is described.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Transport for London has set out its intention to buy the platforms, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The stated procurement value is £120,000 excluding VAT and £144,000 including VAT. The anticipated contract period runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028. The buyer plans voluntary market engagement, expected to run from 12 October to 12 November 2026. It may involve a briefing pack, supplier briefing, questionnaire, optional one-to-one meetings, and written questions and answers. Suppliers were asked to register interest by 7 October 2026. Taking part will not confer an advantage in a later procurement. The process is described as a single lot; no evaluation basis or procedure is stated.

The requirement is suited to manufacturers and suppliers of lightweight, modular access or fall-prevention platforms, particularly businesses able to provide equipment that fits within existing London Underground suicide-pit layouts. The platforms must provide a robust working surface and a step-free connection between the deep and adjacent shallower sections, so relevant design, manufacturing and product-fit experience will be useful in preparing for the eventual competition. Transport for London has identified small and medium-sized businesses as suitable for the requirement. Its planned engagement may give suppliers a chance to comment on the market briefing, specification and procurement approach through a questionnaire, briefing session, written questions or optional individual meetings. The stated purpose is to understand the market; participation is voluntary and does not improve a supplier’s position in any subsequent competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lightweight Step Free Platforms

Notice Description

Supply of lightweight, modular, temporary fall prevention platforms, designed to sit within the deep section of the suicide pits, providing a robust working surface and a step free interface with the adjacent shallower section suicide pit area of London Underground (LU) station platforms.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating in the engagement should register their interest by emailing TrackProcurementTeam@tfl.gov.uk the following information: 1. Company name and company registered number 2. Contact name and email address Further information, briefing documents and engagement invitations will be provided to registered suppliers. Estimated period over which the market engagement is expected to take place is 12/10/2026 to 12/11/2026. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The authority may undertake the following engagement activities: • Publication of a market briefing pack • Supplier briefing session • Structured questionnaire issued to suppliers • Optional one-to-one supplier engagement meetings • Written clarification questions and responses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090148-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34951000 - Access platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Postcode Area
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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