Planning

Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)

  • Transport for London

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-062580

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a8e1

Published 6 October 2025, 3:16pm



Scope

Reference

tfl_scp_002546

Description

This contract is for the provision of two annual surveys to support investment decisions on Transport for London Road Network (TLRN):

a) A provider of annual Sideways-Force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) survey to identify areas of poor skid resistance on the TLRN; and

b) A provider of annual Surface Condition Assessment of the National Network of Roads (SCANNER) survey to assess the road profile and any deformation issues on the TLRN.

The anticipated duration of the contract is 36 months with an option to extend by up to 24 months.

TfL reserves the right to cancel or terminate this procurement at TfL's discretion and without liability to any applicant. The SCRIM Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the Highways England Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) CS 228 Skidding Resistance (formerly HD 28/15), the Transport for London Skid Resistance Policy. The SCANNER Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the latest version of the SCANNER User Guide and Specification (Volumes 1 to 5) published by the UK Roads Board. The network to be surveyed comprises of Mainline (Dual and Single carriageway) sections and Slip Road sections.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 25 August 2026 to 24 August 2029
  • Possible extension to 24 August 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71353000 - Surface surveying services
  • 71631480 - Road-inspection services

Contract locations

  • UKI - London

Engagement

Engagement deadline

20 October 2025

Engagement process description

To register your interest please submit a maximum of 2 pages to hannahhinchliffe@tfl.gov.uk detailing your company name, contact details and experience. Please also confirm your interest for SCRIM, SCANNER or both surveys.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Transport for London

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ

5 Endeavour Square

London

E20 1JN

United Kingdom

Contact name: Hannah Hinchliffe

Email: hannahhinchliffe@tfl.gov.uk

Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - central government