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title: "Escalator Safety Interventions/ enhancements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ec7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Escalator Safety Interventions/ enhancements

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ec7

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## Summary

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is led by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on "Escalator Safety Interventions/Enhancements" within the services industry category. This contract involves safety-critical interventions across TfL's escalators in various regions of the United Kingdom, including London and the surrounding areas. Key dates include the milestone scheduled for 24 April 2026, when a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) will be issued. The procurement method involves a tender initiation under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract is valued at £1,200,000 gross.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of escalators, particularly those capable of providing competent labour and associated support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, as the contract will require the provision of labour capable of performing safety enhancements such as skirt switch installation and compliance with TfL standards. Businesses that can manufacture, fabricate, or procure necessary materials and components stand to benefit greatly from this contract. With the contract period extending from July 2026 to July 2031, there is ample room for sustained business growth through long-term engagement with TfL.

## Notice

TfL requires the provision of competent labour and associated support to deliver a range of safety critical interventions across the existing fleet of TfL maintained escalators. These works will be instructed by TfL and its Engineering team and will involve tasks that enhance operational safety and compliance. The interventions to be delivered include, but are not limited to: Skirt Switch Installation Comb Switch Installation Missing Step Detection System Installation Other safety related modifications as directed by TfL Engineering In addition to labour provision, there may be a requirement for the supplier to manufacture, fabricate, or procure materials and components necessary to support the installation and completion of the above interventions. All materials must meet TfL technical standards and associated approval processes.

### Planning Information

An MSQ will be issued via email. In order to take part in the MSQ please email: Oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032290-2026
  9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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