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# Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/escalator-programmable-logic-controllers-drives-inverters-and-interfaces-ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Transport for London: "Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £18,061,649. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: s1-eu.ariba.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 2 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Transport for London](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/transport-for-london-coh-01900907)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £18,061,649 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electronic components, Escalators, Parts of escalators
- **Delivery Location:** UKI
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/escalator-programmable-logic-controllers-drives-inverters-and-interfaces-ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/escalator-programmable-logic-controllers-drives-inverters-and-interfaces-ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [s1-eu.ariba.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs1-eu.ariba.com%2FSourcing)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/escalator-programmable-logic-controllers-drives-inverters-and-interfaces-ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - For the manufacture and supply of new escalator PLCs built to TfL specification
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31711100, 42416400, 42419530
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £10,837,169
- **Description:** 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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 01/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance.
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 31711100, 42416400, 42419530
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,224,779
- **Description:** Lot 2 - For the manufacture and supply of drives and inverters required for OPEX maintenance of these components.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 01/03/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F088121-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-17T15:52:40.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T23:31:48.350Z
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