Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN)
Transport for LondonEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 October 2025
Type
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Overview
This contract is for the provision of two annual surveys to support investment decisions on Transport for London Road Network (TLRN): a) A provider of annual Sideways-Force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) survey to identify areas of poor skid resistance on the TLRN; and b) A provider of annual Surface Condition Assessment of the National Network of Roads (SCANNER) survey to assess the road profile and any deformation issues on the TLRN. The anticipated duration of the contract is 36 months with an option to extend by up to 24 months.
TfL reserves the right to cancel or terminate this procurement at TfL's discretion and without liability to any applicant. The SCRIM Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the Highways England Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) CS 228 Skidding Resistance (formerly HD 28/15), the Transport for London Skid Resistance Policy.
The SCANNER Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the latest version of the SCANNER User Guide and Specification (Volumes 1 to 5) published by the UK Roads Board. The network to be surveyed comprises of Mainline (Dual and Single carriageway) sections and Slip Road sections.
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London Central
21 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026£107m
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- 2
Stagecoach East London
18 contracts wonlatest 24 Nov 2025£85m
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- 3
Transport UK London
14 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026£89m
total awarded
- 4
Stagecoach Selkent
14 contracts wonlatest 9 Jan 2026£75m
total awarded
- 5
Arriva London North
13 contracts wonlatest 3 Feb 2026£91m
total awarded
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Published
6 October 2025
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