Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces

What the buyer is asking for

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: Oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk

How this is scored

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• 40%priceCommercialPlease see ITT
• 50%qualityTechnical
• 10%qualitySocial Value

2 lots

You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for all of them.

• Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification£11m

  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.£7.2m

  Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance of these components.

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published4 days ago

   17 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 10 days

   1 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 32 days

   23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 116 days

   15 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice21 Apr 2026, 16:35 BST036297-2026
2. Tender notice17 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST088121-2026
3. Tender updated17 Sept 2026, 16:52 BST088413-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender