---
title: "Picadilly Circus Escalator Controllers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068023"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Picadilly Circus Escalator Controllers

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068023

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## Summary

Transport for London is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new framework contract titled "Piccadilly Circus Escalator Controllers," focusing on escalator programmable logic controllers and related components. The procurement falls under the goods category and is slated to support the safety and reliability of TfL’s existing escalator fleet. This procurement notice, involving a central government public authority, will cover deliveries within the UK, specifically in the London region. Key dates include an engagement milestone scheduled for 1st May 2026, and the framework is expected to start on 1st June 2028 with potential renewal options. The legal framework for this procurement is based on the UKPGA 2023/54, and the procurement method includes the possibility of a framework agreement. A future notice is anticipated on 1st October 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in escalator systems and components such as PLCs, drives, and HMIs. The contract, valued at £12 million gross, is ideally suited for SMEs due to the stated lot suitability criteria, ensuring a competitive environment for smaller enterprises. With its substantial budget and the detailed requirements of the framework, this tender is likely to attract businesses with competencies in delivering goods and services in the utilities sector. Engaging in this procurement process can potentially lead to long-term partnerships and reputable standing with a major public transport authority.

## Notice

The procurement of a new framework for Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Field wiring, Drives, Inverters, Human machine Interfaces (HMIs) and associated components is required to ensure continued safe and reliable operation of TfL's legacy escalator fleet.

### 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/032884-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2028 - 1 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42416400 - Escalators

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032884-2026
  10th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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