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Platform Train Interface (PTI) Safety Detection System

Transport for London · Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:29.

Opportunity overview

TfL intends to directly award a contract for the delivery of a two-phase trial of a novel PTI safety detection system on the Piccadilly Line. The solution integrates ultrasonic sensors and video analytics to detect falls and obstructions at the platform edge. This approach has not previously been trialled in the London Underground operational context. The contract will cover both: • Phase 1 (Shadow Trial): A non-live environment test to validate the technology and integration approach. • Phase 2 (Operational Trial): A live deployment, subject to successful completion of Phase 1 and TfL's approval to proceed. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price, milestone-based agreement with a break clause following Phase 1.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£360k
Awarded
Not supplied
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH SC013418
Location
Glenrothes, UKM72, KY6 2RD, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0590dd
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
Justification for Direct Award: This contract is being awarded under Schedule 5, Paragraph 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 - the prototype exemption. The proposed solution is technically novel, featuring a dual-input detection architecture that combines ultrasonic sensors and video analytics. It is being trialled in a unique operational environment (curved platforms, mixed rolling stock, high passenger volumes) not previously addressed by existing PTI technologies. The purpose of the trial is to evaluate the solution's effectiveness and suitability in this context, with findings to inform future safety and procurement strategies. Market Engagement Summary: TfL conducted a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) in September 2024. Robert Bosch Limited was identified as the only supplier capable of delivering an integrated, end-to-end solution within the required timeframe and cost. Other suppliers offered partial solutions or lacked integration capability. Splitting the requirement across multiple suppliers was considered but rejected due to integration, performance, and risk concerns. Commercial Terms: The contract will be subject to commercial negotiation. Final pricing and terms for both phases will be agreed prior to contract signature. Phase 2 delivery is conditional on successful completion of Phase 1 and TfL's decision to proceed.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
prototypesDevelopment

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Name
Transport for London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Endeavour Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-SC013418
Name
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM72
Country
GB
Locality
Glenrothes
Postal Code
KY6 2RD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
C/O Bosch Rexroth

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Identifier

Id
SC013418
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PPNL-5881-HWRN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Title
Platform Train Interface (PTI) Safety Detection System
Status
pending
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surveillance and security systems and devices
Entry 2
Id
38430000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Detection and analysis apparatus

Value

Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
432,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
052615-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
29 Aug 2025, 17:51

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-SC013418
Name
ROBERT BOSCH LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
16 Oct 2026, 23:59
Starts
17 Oct 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E20 1JN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0590dd-2025-08-29T17:51:43+01:00Transparency notice on Find a Tender ·