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Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4

Published Today
27 Oct 2026
Deadline in 42 days

Primary CPV
71000000 *
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Location
🇬🇧 Hackney and Newham, London
Value
£45,000,000
Contract
4 years Duration
01/01/2028 31/12/2031
Contract Types
71 *Architectural, engineering & inspection...
Full CPV Breakdown
SME suitable
Not stated

Publisher Address

5 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN, United Kingdom · UKI41

Contact

Award Criteria

  • Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.

Reference: PSFW4 / GLA82833
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.

Full CPV breakdown

  • 71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type
Other public body
Competition
Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type
Services
Lots
9
Procurement method
Competitive flexible procedure
Main category
Services
Above threshold
Yes
Legal basis
UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status
Active
Framework agreement
Yes
Framework details
The prices submitted by potential providers within the ITT Stage set their maximum framework rates for the consultancy grades which will be set out in the procurement's grade definitions within the ITT. Actual rates will be set out in call-off contracts, determined through further competition and direct award. The objective mechanisms for these processes will be detailed within the ITT Stage documentation.
Submission method
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 registered on the eTendering portal - SAP Ariba. The following instructions explain TfL's e-tendering portal and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL in relation to this exercise. (1) To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw Interested parties must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration. For help on using the SAP Ariba system, please refer to: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training (2) Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL Guidance on registering is available through the following link here: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf (3)The SAP Ariba project reference is: WS2588285274 The SAP Ariba Sourcing Event for this procurement is ID: Doc3356123557 and the Sourcing Event is named: "GLA Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4". Please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk in the first instance should you experience any problems with the portal for issues related to items 1 and 2 above, and use the information from 3 to assist. Please contact workforce@tfl.gov.uk should you experience any other problems that Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk was not able to solve. TfL is a complex organisation operating both as an executive agency of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as provider of transport services. The services may be provided to TfL and/or its subsidiaries and may also encompass London Regional Transport (LRT). TfL will be establishing a Framework Agreement for use by all London Boroughs (and any future successors to these organisations), City of London and the Greater London Authority and all its Functional Bodies as well as other public sector contracting authorities.. The contract values shown in this Tender Notice are maximum values of this Framework, which is shared across all lots. The Framework itself has NIL value, all committed spend will be realised through call-off contracts during the term of this framework. This is explained further within the procurement documents. Any orders placed under this Framework Agreement will form a separate contract under the scope of this framework between the supplier and the specific contracting authority. Potential providers submit a response to the PSQ at their own risk. All discussions will be conducted in English. All submitted prices must be in Pounds Sterling. Potential providers must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration and are advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the procurement and terms of the contract and the rules of the procurement process before submitting a response.
Enquiries close
13 Nov 2026
Award decision expected
30 Nov 2027
Number of lots
9
Language
EN
Published
27 Oct 2026 11:26
Deadline
08 Dec 2026 12:00
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b87b
Notice ID
PSFW4 / GLA82833

Lots (9)

Lot 1: Strategic planning and research £45,000,000
Develop place visions, spatial strategies and strategic objectives through innovative, deliverable design solutions informed by research, analysis, and a deep understanding of local context. Prepare and deliver evidence, policy and design materials to support planning frameworks, investment programmes and regeneration...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 2.1: Public Realm £45,000,000
Enhance the quality and accessibility of urban environments through inclusive, sustainable and context-sensitive public realm design. Design and deliver public realm and High Street strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, creating inclusive, child-friendly and clim...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 2.2: Landscape £45,000,000
Respond to the many challenges facing urban landscapes by designing and delivering sustainable, high-quality and inclusive landscape and green infrastructure schemes. Design and deliver landscape-led strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, embedding climate-resilie...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 3.1: Masterplanning £45,000,000
Develop high-quality, contextually responsive and resilient masterplans for complex existing and emerging sites, integrating building typologies, sustainable transport and land-use strategies. Embed viability, deliverability and long-term stewardship into design approaches, applying community and stakeholder insights t...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 3.2: Housing £45,000,000
Deliver housing-led projects ranging from individual buildings to blocks, streets and neighbourhoods, integrating development within its urban context to support and optimise housing growth. Design and deliver resilient, sustainable homes with an appropriate density and tenure mix, from outline design through to detail...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 3.3: Commercial, place of work, civic and mixed use £45,000,000
Design commercial, workplace, civic and/or mixed-use buildings across a range of scales, integrating accessibility and inclusive design principles to create equitable environments for all. Deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction, balancing sustainability, operation...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 4.1: Strategic transport design £45,000,000
Develop designs for strategic transport infrastructure projects and associated regeneration areas, ensuring their long-term resilience within urban environments. Incorporate smart and sustainable city principles into strategic proposals, using research and data-driven insights to inform design solutions, ensuring they...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 4.2: Infrastructure design £45,000,000
Design, upgrade and deliver transport and infrastructure projects that enhance functionality, connectivity and user experience. Design and deliver stations and infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction, integrating whole-life carbon and circular economy principles while applying i...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active
Lot 5: Small Projects £45,000,000
Create high-impact architectural solutions for small-scale commissions, promoting sustainable, inclusive and culturally responsive project delivery. Supporting proportionate access to public sector commissions for small, micro and emerging businesses, projects focus on empowering communities through meaningful engageme...
1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2031 · Active

Everything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.

Organisations

Name Transport for London
Address › Street 5 Endeavour Square
Address › Town / city London
Address › Postcode E20 1JN
Address › Country GB
Address › Country United Kingdom
Address › Region (NUTS) UKI41
Contact › Email BSFAribaAdministration@tfl.gov.uk
Role buyer
Classification › Description Public undertaking

Buyer

Name Transport for London

Tender

Title Architecture and Urbanism Framework 4
Description 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.
Status active
Item › Item 1 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 2 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 3 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 4 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 5 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 6 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 6 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 6 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 6 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 7 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 7 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 7 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 7 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 8 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 8 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 8 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 8 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Item › Item 9 › CPV › Description Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Item › Item 9 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) UK
Item › Item 9 › Delivery › Country GB
Item › Item 9 › Delivery › Country United Kingdom
Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Value › Value £45,000,000
Value › Currency GBP
Procedure type open
Procedure Competitive flexible procedure
Category services
Above threshold Yes
Techniques › Framework agreement Yes
Techniques › Framework agreement › Method With and without reopening competition
Techniques › Framework agreement › Type open
Techniques › Framework agreement › Buyer Categories TfL Group, GLA Group, London Boroughs as well as public sector bodies, contracting authorities and other organisations undertaking public functions, including housing associations, registered providers, charities, trusts and other entities eligible to access the framework.
Techniques › Framework agreement › Description The prices submitted by potential providers within the ITT Stage set their maximum framework rates for the consultancy grades which will be set out in the procurement's grade definitions within the ITT. Actual rates will be set out in call-off contracts, determined through further competition and direct award. The objective mechanisms for these processes will be detailed within the ITT Stage documentation.
Submission Terms › Electronic submission allowed
Submission Terms › Languages en
Bidding period › End 8 Dec 2026
Questions period › End 13 Nov 2026
Award decision period › End 30 Nov 2027
Lot › Lot 1 › Title Strategic planning and research
Lot › Lot 1 › Description Develop place visions, spatial strategies and strategic objectives through innovative, deliverable design solutions informed by research, analysis, and a deep understanding of local context. Prepare and deliver evidence, policy and design materials to support planning frameworks, investment programmes and regeneration projects, enabling long-term growth and informed decision-making
Lot › Lot 1 › Status active
Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 1 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 1 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 2 › Title Public Realm
Lot › Lot 2 › Description Enhance the quality and accessibility of urban environments through inclusive, sustainable and context-sensitive public realm design. Design and deliver public realm and High Street strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, creating inclusive, child-friendly and climate-responsive places.
Lot › Lot 2 › Status active
Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 2 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 2 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 3 › Title Landscape
Lot › Lot 3 › Description Respond to the many challenges facing urban landscapes by designing and delivering sustainable, high-quality and inclusive landscape and green infrastructure schemes. Design and deliver landscape-led strategies across a range of scales, from concept through to detailed design and construction, embedding climate-resilient, ecologically appropriate nature-based solutions.
Lot › Lot 3 › Status active
Lot › Lot 3 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 3 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 3 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 3 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 3 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 3 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 3 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 4 › Title Masterplanning
Lot › Lot 4 › Description Develop high-quality, contextually responsive and resilient masterplans for complex existing and emerging sites, integrating building typologies, sustainable transport and land-use strategies. Embed viability, deliverability and long-term stewardship into design approaches, applying community and stakeholder insights to create inclusive, unique and equitable places.
Lot › Lot 4 › Status active
Lot › Lot 4 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 4 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 4 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 4 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 4 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 4 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 4 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 5 › Title Housing
Lot › Lot 5 › Description Deliver housing-led projects ranging from individual buildings to blocks, streets and neighbourhoods, integrating development within its urban context to support and optimise housing growth. Design and deliver resilient, sustainable homes with an appropriate density and tenure mix, from outline design through to detailed design and construction, creating inclusive, high-quality places and homes to support thriving communities.
Lot › Lot 5 › Status active
Lot › Lot 5 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 5 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 5 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 5 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 5 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 5 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 5 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 6 › Title Commercial, place of work, civic and mixed use
Lot › Lot 6 › Description Design commercial, workplace, civic and/or mixed-use buildings across a range of scales, integrating accessibility and inclusive design principles to create equitable environments for all. Deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction, balancing sustainability, operational requirements and building performance, while responding to stakeholder needs and aspirations.
Lot › Lot 6 › Status active
Lot › Lot 6 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 6 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 6 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 6 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 6 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 6 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 6 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 6 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 6 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 6 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 7 › Title Strategic transport design
Lot › Lot 7 › Description Develop designs for strategic transport infrastructure projects and associated regeneration areas, ensuring their long-term resilience within urban environments. Incorporate smart and sustainable city principles into strategic proposals, using research and data-driven insights to inform design solutions, ensuring they respond to current and future user needs.
Lot › Lot 7 › Status active
Lot › Lot 7 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 7 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 7 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 7 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 7 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 7 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 7 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 7 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 7 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 7 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 8 › Title Infrastructure design
Lot › Lot 8 › Description Design, upgrade and deliver transport and infrastructure projects that enhance functionality, connectivity and user experience. Design and deliver stations and infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction, integrating whole-life carbon and circular economy principles while applying inclusive design approaches to ensure infrastructure is usable and accessible to all.
Lot › Lot 8 › Status active
Lot › Lot 8 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 8 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 8 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 8 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 8 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 8 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 8 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 8 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 8 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 8 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot › Lot 9 › Title Small Projects
Lot › Lot 9 › Description Create high-impact architectural solutions for small-scale commissions, promoting sustainable, inclusive and culturally responsive project delivery. Supporting proportionate access to public sector commissions for small, micro and emerging businesses, projects focus on empowering communities through meaningful engagement and delivering innovative, community-oriented projects.
Lot › Lot 9 › Status active
Lot › Lot 9 › Value › Value incl. VAT £54,000,000
Lot › Lot 9 › Value › Value £45,000,000
Lot › Lot 9 › Value › Currency GBP
Lot › Lot 9 › Award criteria › Weighting Description Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 9 › Award criteria › Criterion › Type quality
Lot › Lot 9 › Award criteria › Criterion › Name Award criteria and weightings will be provided within the procurement documents made available at the relevant stage of the procurement.
Lot › Lot 9 › Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Lot › Lot 9 › Suitable for › VCSEs Yes
Lot › Lot 9 › Contract period › Start 1 Jan 2028
Lot › Lot 9 › Contract period › End 31 Dec 2031
Lot Details › Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier 3
Lot Details › Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier 3
Document › Document 1 › Document type Conflict of interest
Document › Document 1 › Description Not published
Document › Document 2 › Document type Bidding documents
Document › Document 2 › Description 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
Document › Document 2 › Link https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Document › Document 3 › Document type Technical specifications
Document › Document 3 › Description PSQ Stage Documents are available for potential providers to complete the conditions of participation. ITT Stage documents will be made available to the successful shortlisted potential providers from the PSQ Stage. 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
Document › Document 3 › Link https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Document › Document 4 › Document type Tender notice
Document › Document 4 › Description Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document › Document 4 › Link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101428-2026
Document › Document 4 › Published 27 Oct 2026
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