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Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4[E58]

London, United KingdomTransport for London[E10]

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What they want
This procurement is to establish a framework to procure architecture and design services for Transport for London (TfL), the TfL Group, the Greater London Authority (GLA), the GLA Group, London Boroughs and other eligible public sector commissioning authorities as well as other organisations undertaking public functions, including housing associations, registered providers, charities, trusts and other entities…
Who can bid
No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline
Buyer's deadline: 8 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 8 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC.
Published 27 Oct 2026.
Value
GBP 45,000,000
Buyer
Transport for LondonSee what else this buyer buys and when.
How to apply
Through the buyer's official process. Open the original notice on UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab) ↗
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Deadline[E22]
8 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value[E59]
GBP 45,000,000
Published[E55]
27 Oct 2026
Procedure[E54]
Competitive flexible procedure
Source
UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked
14 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

This procurement is to establish a framework to procure architecture and design services for Transport for London (TfL), the TfL Group, the Greater London Authority (GLA), the GLA Group, London Boroughs and other eligible public sector commissioning authorities as well as other organisations undertaking public functions, including housing associations, registered providers, charities, trusts and other entities eligible to access the framework. . The framework will be part of TfL Professional Services Frameworks 4. The name of this framework will be: Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4.[E23]

Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E24]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E25]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E26]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E27]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E28]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E29]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E30]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E31]
  • ConditionDelivery location: UK, United Kingdom.[E32]
  • ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E33]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.3 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E42]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.3 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E43]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E44]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E45]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E50]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E47]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 5 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E48]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 5 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E49]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 4.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E46]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E51]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E34]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E35]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E36]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 2.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E37]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E38]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E39]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E40]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 3.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E41]
  • DetailLot 4.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E1]
  • DetailLot 3.3 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E2]
  • DetailLot 4.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E3]
  • DetailLot 3.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E4]
  • DetailLot 1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E5]
  • DetailLot 5 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E6]
  • DetailLot 2.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E7]
  • DetailLot 2.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E8]
  • DetailLot 3.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..[E9]
  • DetailLot 4.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E12]
  • DetailLot 5 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E13]
  • DetailLot 4.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E14]
  • DetailLot 3.3 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E15]
  • DetailLot 1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E16]
  • DetailLot 2.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E17]
  • DetailLot 2.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E18]
  • DetailLot 3.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E19]
  • DetailLot 3.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.[E20]
  • DetailClarification questions close at 13 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.[E52]
  • DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E57]
  • The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

  1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC

    The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.

    Source document 101428-2026

Evidence

59 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

  1. E1

    Lot 4.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/6/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    Lot 3.3 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/5/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    Lot 4.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/7/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    Lot 3.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/3/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    Lot 1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/0/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    Lot 5 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/8/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    Lot 2.1 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/1/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    Lot 2.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/2/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    Lot 3.2 is evaluated on: Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement..

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/4/awardCriteria/weightingDescription, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    The buyer is Transport for London.

    Document 101428-2026, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E11

    The notice is classified under CPV 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services).

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E12

    Lot 4.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/6/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  13. E13

    Lot 5 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/8/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  14. E14

    Lot 4.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/7/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  15. E15

    Lot 3.3 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/5/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  16. E16

    Lot 1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  17. E17

    Lot 2.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/1/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  18. E18

    Lot 2.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/2/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  19. E19

    Lot 3.1 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/3/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  20. E20

    Lot 3.2 runs from 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031.

    “2028-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2031-12-31T23:59:59Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/4/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  21. E21

    The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  22. E22

    Tenders must be submitted by 8 Dec 2026, 12:00 UTC.

    “2026-12-08T12:00:00Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  23. E23

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “This procurement is to establish a framework to procure architecture and design services for Transport for London (TfL), the TfL Group, the Greater London Authority (GLA), the GLA Group, London Boroughs and other eligible public sector commissioning authorities as well as other…”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  24. E24

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/8/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  25. E25

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  26. E26

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/1/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  27. E27

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/2/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  28. E28

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/3/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  29. E29

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/4/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  30. E30

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/5/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  31. E31

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/6/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  32. E32

    Delivery location: UK, United Kingdom.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/items/7/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  33. E33

    The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  34. E34

    The buyer marks lot 2.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/1/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  35. E35

    The buyer marks lot 2.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/1/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  36. E36

    The buyer marks lot 2.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/2/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  37. E37

    The buyer marks lot 2.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/2/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  38. E38

    The buyer marks lot 3.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/3/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  39. E39

    The buyer marks lot 3.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/3/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  40. E40

    The buyer marks lot 3.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/4/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  41. E41

    The buyer marks lot 3.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/4/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  42. E42

    The buyer marks lot 3.3 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/5/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  43. E43

    The buyer marks lot 3.3 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/5/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  44. E44

    The buyer marks lot 4.1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/6/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  45. E45

    The buyer marks lot 4.1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/6/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  46. E46

    The buyer marks lot 4.2 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/7/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  47. E47

    The buyer marks lot 4.2 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/7/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  48. E48

    The buyer marks lot 5 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/8/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  49. E49

    The buyer marks lot 5 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/8/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  50. E50

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  51. E51

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  52. E52

    Clarification questions close at 13 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

    “2026-11-13T12:00:00Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  53. E53

    This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.

    “tender”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  54. E54

    The procedure is: Competitive flexible procedure.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  55. E55

    The notice was published on 27 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-27T11:26:38Z”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/documents/3/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  56. E56

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  57. E57

    The notice explains how to submit a tender.

    “This procurement process is being conducted electronically on the e-Tendering portal SAP Ariba. The portal can be accessed via the following link: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw To access the procurement documents, complete and submit the PSQ, you will need to be register…”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  58. E58

    The notice is titled "Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4".

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  59. E59

    The stated value is GBP 45,000,000 excluding VAT.

    “45000000 GBP”

    Document 101428-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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