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Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)

Transport for London · Public undertaking

In brief

Transport for London has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 25 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 72 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This contract is for the provision of two annual surveys to support investment decisions on Transport for London Road Network (TLRN): a) A provider of annual Sideways-Force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) survey to identify areas of poor skid resistance on the TLRN; and b) A provider of annual Surface Condition Assessment of the National Network of Roads (SCANNER) survey to assess the road profile and any deformation issues on the TLRN. The anticipated duration of the contract is 36 months with an option to extend by up to 24 months. TfL reserves the right to cancel or terminate this procurement at TfL's discretion and without liability to any applicant. The SCRIM Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the Highways England Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) CS 228 Skidding Resistance (formerly HD 28/15), the Transport for London Skid Resistance Policy. The SCANNER Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the latest version of the SCANNER User Guide and Specification (Volumes 1 to 5) published by the UK Roads Board. The network to be surveyed comprises of Mainline (Dual and Single carriageway) sections and Slip Road sections.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062580-2025

About the buyer

Transport for LondonLast 12 months

Procurements

377

Awards

150

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

    Wallingford Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  2. Clerk of Works for Navarino Mansions

    The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) LtdLondonArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £60kestimated
  3. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open9 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  4. Highways – Audit & Asset Management (A&AM) Contract

    Westminster City CouncilLondonArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £2.58mestimated
  5. Principle Contractor for a new cemetery in Gillingham

    Gillingham Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Architecture and engineering

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £800kestimated

From notice 062580-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.