AwardedAwarded 17 September 2026
South Kensington Station Capacity Upgrade Design and Build
London Underground Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
London Underground Limited awarded construction and architecture and engineering work to Costain Ltd on 17 September 2026.
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What the notice says
This notice confirms London Underground Limited's (LUL) intention to award the South Kensington Station Upgrade two-stage Design and Build contract to Costain Limited as a call-off contract under TfL's Infrastructure Improvement Framework. The proposed contract will be delivered through two (2) stages: • Stage 1: Detailed Design (NEC3 ECC Main Option E) • Stage 2: Construction (NEC3 ECC Main Option C) In accordance with the framework allocation process as described in Schedule 7, the South Kensington Station Capacity Upgrade project was allocated to Costain. The works will deliver an enlarged station with new platform, extended ticket hall, provision of step-free access from street to…Read the full description
This notice confirms London Underground Limited's (LUL) intention to award the South Kensington Station Upgrade two-stage Design and Build contract to Costain Limited as a call-off contract under TfL's Infrastructure Improvement Framework.
The proposed contract will be delivered through two (2) stages:
• Stage 1: Detailed Design (NEC3 ECC Main Option E)
• Stage 2: Construction (NEC3 ECC Main Option C)
In accordance with the framework allocation process as described in Schedule 7, the South Kensington Station Capacity Upgrade project was allocated to Costain.
The works will deliver an enlarged station with new platform, extended ticket hall, provision of step-free access from street to all platforms and improvements and modernisation to the station systems and staff welfare. The project will bring the new station infrastructure into operational use and realise the benefits of the wider South Kensington Station Upgrade investment, including increased station capacity.
LUL's initial commitment under the contract is limited to Stage 1. Progression to Stage 2 is optional and subject to completion of Stage 1, confirmation of affordability, receipt of the necessary approvals and satisfaction of the contractual conditions for progression. The price for Stage 2 has not yet been agreed and will be developed during Stage 1. The contract value stated in this notice therefore includes an estimate for the potential Stage 2 works and should not be interpreted as an agreed or committed Stage 2 price.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Costain Ltd | £85,000,000 | Awarded 17 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 090028-2026
About the buyer
London Underground LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
35Awards
18Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Costain Ltd1 contract
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From notice 090028-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.