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Transport for London (TfL) Digital Traffic Enforcement System (DTES) Replacement

Transport for London · Public undertaking

In brief

Transport for London has announced plans to buy IT and software 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 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

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 67 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This project seeks to deliver a Digital Traffic Enforcement System (DTES) Replacement Solution that will support the following potential objectives. Suppliers who express interest are asked to consider the following: Objective 1: Gauge supplier knowledge on potential routes to market and possible frameworks to carry out the procurement. Objective 2: Seek feedback on how TfL can ensure continuity of Traffic Order Enforcement on the TfL Road Network (TLRN) with no loss of enforcement capability during transition or following implementation of the replacement solution. Objective 3: Seek feedback on how TfL can deliver a more efficient and cost-effective solution with lower maintenance costs…Read the full description
This project seeks to deliver a Digital Traffic Enforcement System (DTES) Replacement Solution that will support the following potential objectives. Suppliers who express interest are asked to consider the following: Objective 1: Gauge supplier knowledge on potential routes to market and possible frameworks to carry out the procurement. Objective 2: Seek feedback on how TfL can ensure continuity of Traffic Order Enforcement on the TfL Road Network (TLRN) with no loss of enforcement capability during transition or following implementation of the replacement solution. Objective 3: Seek feedback on how TfL can deliver a more efficient and cost-effective solution with lower maintenance costs compared to current delivery solution. Objective 4:Seek feedback on how TfL can deliver a solution with a more simplified architecture to future proof technology and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory authorities. Objective 5: Seek feedback on how TfL can provide a solution which continues to be satisfactory by end users and enables effective use of enforcement resources i.e. issuing PCNs effectively and efficiently. Objective 6: Seek feedback on how TfL can ensure that all internal and external systems are integrated for effective delivery. Objective 7: Seek feedback on how TfL can enhance quality of current system and bring video quality up to market standards to increase likelihood of number plate capture and consistency of evidence packs. Objective 8: Seek feedback on how TfL can successful decommissioning of current DTES solution following migration and ensuring all necessary information required for business continuity is successfully migrated and accessible within the replacement solution. Objective 9: Seek feedback on the market’s indication of cost and time implications of delivering the works. I.E OPEX Costs, Licencing, maintenance.

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 093844-2026

About the buyer

Transport for LondonLast 12 months

Procurements

339

Awards

146

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. Adobe Licenses for the London Borough of Lewisham

    London Borough of BrentUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £55kestimated
  2. Client Support Framework (CSF)

    East West Rail Company LimitedUK-wideArchitecture and engineering, Environmental services

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £350mframework ceiling
  3. Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System

    North Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth EastIT services and software, Legal services

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £200kestimated
  4. Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine

    Scottish Library and Information CouncilScotlandLeisure, culture and events, IT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £1.6mestimated
  5. Fleet Management System

    North East Derbyshire District CouncilEast MidlandsIT services and software, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon11 hours leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated

From notice 093844-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 October 2026.