Scope
Reference
WS2539073550
Description
This notice is to inform the market of an upcoming procurement event for a multi-discipline infrastructure and construction project framework, which will include both design and works. The framework will utilise early contractor involvement (ECI) and multi-stage contracting approach to enable Transport for London (TfL) to work collaboratively with the supply chain.
TfL's pipeline of enhancement projects that are anticipated to be awarded through this framework includes: Elephant & Castle Station Capacity Upgrade (approximately £60m), South Kensington Station Capacity (approximately £80m) and Step Free Access projects (£5-£15m, totalling approximately £200m). It is estimated that the total value of projects on the framework will be between £500m - £700m. All projects will be subject to relevant funding approvals.
This is not a call for competition. Rail Industry Qualification Scheme (RISQS) will be used as a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market. Any contractor that is interested in this procurement event is required to be registered on RISQS via the below link prior to 16 June 2025:
TfL anticipates that expressions of interest shall be issued to contractors registered on RISQS under the following product codes:
• C.D.1.1: Foundations (Piled) - Construction
• C.D.1.2: Foundations (Conventional) - Construction
• C.D.1.3: Steel Frame - Install
• C.D.1.4: Concrete Frame - Install
• C.D.1.5: Timber Frame - Install
• C.D.2.1 Roofing - Install
• C.D.2.10: External Works (Drainage, Including Surface, Foul & Sewerage Treatment - Install
• C.D.2.11: Minor Building Works (including Ancillary Buildings & Alternations to Existing Buildings - Construction
• C.D.2.2: Stairs - Install
• C.D.2.3 External Walls - Install
• C.D.2.4 Windows & External Doors - Install
• C.D.2.5: Internal Walls & Partitions - Install
• C.D.2.6: Internal Doors - Install
• C.D.2.7: Internal Finishes (Wall, Floor & Ceiling) - Install
• C.D.2.9: External Works (Paving & Landscaping) - Install
• C.D.3.2: Water Installations - Install
• C.D.3.3: Space Heating & Air Treatment (Central & Local) - Install
• C.D.3.4 Forced Ventilation Systems - Install
• C.D.3.5: Electrical Installations - Install
• C.D.3.6 Gas Installations - Install
• C.D.3.7: Protective Installations (Including fire protective systems) - Install
• C.D.3.8: Communications Installations - Install
• C.D.4.1: Canopies (Stations & Depots) - Install
• C.D.4.2: Major Station & Concourse Roofs - Install
• C.D.4.3: Specialist Doors and Windows - Install
• C.D.4.4 Roller Shutters & Security - Install
• C.D.4.5: Ticket Barriers - Install
• C.D.4.6: Turnstiles - Install
• C.D.6.1 Lifts - Install
• C.D.6.2 Escalators - Install
• C.D.7.1 Platforms Including Copers, Paving & Tarmac - Install
• C.D.7.2 Platform Face Walls - Construction
• C.D.7.4: Raised Walkways - Construction
• C.D.7.5 Authorised Walking Routes - Construction
• C.D.7.6 Paths and Safe Cess - Construction
• F.C.3.1 Substations/Switching Stations - Install
For any questions in relation to this notice please contact CapitalProcurement@tfl.gov.uk quoting, "TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework" in the subject.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 19 October 2027
- Possible extension to 19 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible contract extension up to two years (1+1)
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Framework operation description
Framework call-off contracts will be awarded on a direct allocation basis with no requirement for mini-competition.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 June 2025
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Dynamic market being used
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Rail Industry Qualification Scheme (RISQS) will be used as a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market. Any contractor that is interested in this procurement event is required to be registered on RISQS prior to 16 June 2025.
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government