Scope
Description
Station Infrastructure Enhancement - Timber Canopies; Staircase Tactile Remediation; Platforms Package.
This planned contract seeks to group three projects similar in nature under a NEC3 Option A - Priced Contract with Activity Schedule, this is the standard fixed price option, to better manage resource and streamline delivery of benefits.
The three workstreams have completed their detailed designs and are ready to award to a Principal Contractor to deliver.
The three projects are as follows:
Staircase Tactiles Remediation -
The Staircase Tactiles Remediation Project seeks to install corduroy tactiles at 7 locations
on the London Underground network, including the following: St James's Park; Paddington;
Maida Vale; Acton Town; Kilburn Park; Gloucester Road; Stepney Green
This project's aim is to install corduroy paving at those locations where it is missing to improve safety in its stations for passengers, to improve TfL's compliance with TfL standards, and DfT guidance, and to provide a more accessible and inclusive transport system.
Timber Canopies -
The Timber Canopies project aims to do remedial work at five station stations including Fairlop, Wimbledon Park, Willesden Green, Hammersmith and North Ealing. The main objective is to extend the life of the asset as well as reducing the risk of objects falling from height and provide a safer environment for customers and staff.
The aim of the project is to resolve water ingress issues as well as replacing rotten timber and/or resolving structural defects. Each canopy has different range of defects, and they could vary from: Replace rotten timber boards; Replace rotten timber structural members; Replace cracked; glazing; Repair broken gutters; Repair cracks in concrete base; Replace bird netting; Painting and decorating
Platforms Package -
The Platforms Renewals Project aims to conduct minor and major repairs, maintenance works and replacements i.e. tactiles, paving slabs to 8 stations (Clapham Common; Clapham North; Covent Garden; Kennington; King's Cross; St john's Wood; West Hampstead; Willesden Green) across the LU network.
The project's objective is to remove trip hazards and to refurbish the condition of platforms and customers walkways as well as increasing safety through nosing stone reinforcement.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,928,000 excluding VAT
- £2,410,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 15 June 2027
- Possible extension to 15 January 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
If work is not completed in the initial Contract period
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Staircase Tactiles
Description
The Staircase Tactiles Remediation Project seeks to install corduroy tactiles at 7 locations
on the London Underground network,
Lot value (estimated)
- £228,800 excluding VAT
- £286,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Timber Canopies
Description
The Timber Canopies project aims to do remedial work at five station stations
Lot value (estimated)
- £739,200 excluding VAT
- £924,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Platform Remediation
Description
The Platforms Renewals Project aims to conduct minor and major repairs, maintenance works and replacements i.e. tactiles, paving slabs to 8 stations
Lot value (estimated)
- £960,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Staircase Tactiles
Lot 2. Timber Canopies
Lot 3. Platform Remediation
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award Criteria is detailed in the ITT documentation. Each Lot will be evaluated in it's own right initially.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: andrewjennings@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government