---
title: "Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b1b

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Escalator Machine Chambers Ventilation System Upgrade". This works procurement is aimed at upgrading or replacing ventilation systems for the Victoria Line Stations and Bond Street without disrupting London's Underground operations. The buyer, TfL, is a central government public authority, and the procurement is classified under construction work. The planned contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 28th February 2029. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 29th June 2026, which marks a key milestone in this tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria mentioned. Businesses involved in construction and specialising in non-disruptive upgrades and system integration are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on ventilation systems within well-established infrastructure like the London Underground could open avenues for companies looking to expand their expertise in urban transit system upgrades. This procurement method ensures strategic improvements and reinforces the reliability and efficiency of critical transport infrastructure.

## Notice

Escalator Machine Chambers (EMC) Ventilation System Upgrade.The objective is to upgrade / reinstate or replace the existing EMC ventilation systems for the Victoria Line Stations and at Bond Street in accordance to recommendations set out in the associated stations Concept Design Statement (CDS).The upgrades must be implemented without disrupting the current system or the operations of the London Underground network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024016-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024016-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024016-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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