Scope
Description
This notice is 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.
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)
- 8 December 2025 to 7 December 2027
- Possible extension to 7 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the framework yearly, up to a maximum of two years.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Infrastructure Improvement Framework will establish pricing using NEC multi-stage contracts. Call-off contracts will be allocated using equitable allocation principles and linked to performance with the flexibility to conduct mini-competitions where appropriate.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions will be made via SAP Ariba.
https://www.sap.com/products/spend-management/ariba-login.html
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Technical | Quality |
| Commercial | Cost |
| Social Value | Quality |
Weighting description
Tenders to be assessed on Commercial, Technical and Social Value submissions, with case study exercises.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Dynamic market being used
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
TfL will contact those suppliers that have been identified as members of the relevant part of the qualifying utilities dynamic market RISQS (as set out in the Planned Procurement Notice on 16th May) with further details of the process.
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