Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-0935-7082-ba82-e3244db31afa/escalator-programmable-logic-controllers-drives-inverters-and-interfaces Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Escalator Programmable Logic Controllers, Drives, inverters and interfaces [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value £18,061,649 Published 17 Sept 2026 Deadline 5 days left 23 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: ## CPV classification Electronic components Escalators Parts of escalators Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3-2026-09-17T16:52:40+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0687d3-2026-09-17T16:52:40+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Transport for London: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) [Sector More Electrical equipment & lighting tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/electrical-equipment-lighting) ## More tenders like this [L25058 -T-TC - Infrastructure Directorate Multi-Disciplinary Design Flexible Framework · London Luton Airport Operations Limited · 1138 days left · 30 Nov 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc8-36f9-700d-912c-2db6efe11b6f/l25058-t-tc-infrastructure-directorate-multi-disciplinary-design-flexible-fra) [L26041-T-MS - Civils Flexible Framework · London Luton Airport Operations Limited · 1804 days left · 27 Sept 2031](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-5d96-73dc-b1c0-0acccce1057c/l26041-t-ms-civils-flexible-framework) [London and Quadrant Housing Trust - Telehandlers Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) · L&Q Group · 855 days left · 19 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfc-295e-7129-bff3-8c5a02252148/london-and-quadrant-housing-trust-telehandlers-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps) [Electrical Works Framework · Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-a170-71cb-b5d5-80340e25e27e/electrical-works-framework) [Lift Refurbishment and Replacements – Keel Court, Green Dragon Court, Fairlead House and Bordeaux House · The Riverside Group Limited · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-b9d1-7297-a2a0-3068ec63bd04/lift-refurbishment-and-replacements-keel-court-green-dragon-court-fairlead-h) [Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation – Supply of Accessibility Ramps, Wheelchair lifts, Parts and Servicing, Maintenance and Training · Bus Eireann/Irish Bus · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14065-2cc3-7254-bd38-2ea0fc6067ed/ireland-transport-equipment-and-auxiliary-products-to-transportation-supply)