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Escalator Safety Interventions/ enhancements

Transport for London · Public undertaking

In brief

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

The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 30 July 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 47 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

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 032290-2026

About the buyer

Transport for LondonLast 12 months

Procurements

377

Awards

153

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

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From notice 032290-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.