Open25 days left · closes midday, Friday 23 October 2026

Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces

Transport for London · Public undertaking

In brief

Transport for London is looking for suppliers for lift work (London).

It is a framework worth up to £18,061,649 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 23 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 1 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 40% · Technical 50% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £18,061,649 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Transport for London (TfL), and London Underground Limited (LUL) plan to put a framework in place with two lots: Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification as well as the associated field wiring, motor drives and HMI. A priced option including installation will be included. Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance. As part of this Framework tender, TfL also proposes to include the first call-off for Lot one, Piccadilly Circus Escalator programmable Logic controllers - supply and install. TfL requires a framework to commence in late winter/early spring 2027 for an initial duration of five (5) years, with an option to extend by up to three (3) years. Any extension will be applied as two (2) years plus one (1) year. To be added to the event please email: [email removed]

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £18,061,649 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: s1-eu.ariba.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 1 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 23 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2032 What this lot covers Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification as well as the associated field wiring, motor drives and HMI. A priced option including installation will be included.	Lifts and escalators	£10,837,169
Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance. 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2032 What this lot covers Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance of these components.	Lifts and escalators	£7,224,779

Timeline

17 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088121-2026
17 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088413-2026

About the buyer

Transport for LondonLast 12 months

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From notice 088121-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026, last updated 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.