TfL Infrastructure Lighting Equipment and Electric Lamps
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 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 30 September 2026.
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).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.
What the notice says
Transport for London (TfL) is issuing a preliminary market engagement notice to obtain market feedback in relation to the supply of Lighting across a range of Infrastructure activities for several different TfL business units by issuing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). The primary focus of the MSQ is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity, and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. The engagement will also provide feedback and help to develop the strategy for the procurement. The purpose of the procurement is to support the areas within TfL, by allowing goods to be supplied through the contract, ensuring value for money for TfL. TfL envisage…Read the full description
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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 027181-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 027220-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
377Awards
153Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- 1stinrail Limited1 contract
- A B a Surveying Limited1 contract
- A J Safety Services Ltd1 contract
- A J Safety services LTD1 contract
- Amey Rail Limited1 contract
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From notice 027181-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 March 2026, last updated 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.