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South Kensington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London·At tenderRail

South Kensington Tube station transformation

  • StageIn tender (TfL intends to award design and build contract to Costain, 22 September 2026)
  • Next milestoneEnabling works at 34 Thurloe Street before the end of 2026; full delivery by 2031
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: TfL newsroom (22 Sep 2026) →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Enabling works at 34 Thurloe Street before the end of 2026; full delivery by 20312 November 2026 · previously: First work on site at 34 Thurloe Street before the end of 2026; full delivery targeted 2031
  • Stage: In tender (TfL intends to award design and build contract to Costain, 22 September 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In tender (TfL intends to award design and build contract to Costain)
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: Around £120m (reported)

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