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Escalator Handrails Contract

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is actively seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply of escalator handrails across various London Underground stations. With an industry classification focused on parts of escalators, this procurement process falls under the goods category and is managed under a selective procurement method described as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on the 13th of December, 2024. The chosen supplier will be engaged in a framework agreement with a contractual term of 5 years, along with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 3 years, extending its potential duration to 8 years total. Interested parties need to prepare for electronic submissions, with bid validity required for 180 days. The project is essential for maintaining London's intricate transit infrastructure, underscored by the involvement of TfL, a pivotal public transport authority in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical parts or those experienced in supplying large-scale infrastructure projects. The engagement could see the successful company securing a substantial contract valued at £1.9 million, fostering revenue and growth opportunities. Companies that match TfL's criteria, including having the capacity for electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment, are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with demonstrated efficiency and competitiveness in pricing strategies, as this aligns with TfL's objectives of achieving the most economically advantageous deal. Additionally, the selective procedure ensures that only qualified suppliers with solid track records and capabilities are considered, thus, businesses with expertise in escalator components should find this an inviting opportunity.

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Notice Title

Escalator Handrails Contract

Notice Description

5 year contract with option to extend by up to 3 years for the supply and delivery only of Escalator Handrails.

Lot Information

Lot 1

5 year contract with option to extend by up to 3 years for the supply and delivery only of Escalator Handrails.

Options: Option to extend by up to 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42419530 - Parts of escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,866,809 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Faidat Alaga, Oliver Smith
Contact Email
faidatalaga@tfl.gov.uk, oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7938838523

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS PARTS

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