Tender

London Underground Supply of Escalator Wheels and Chains

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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19 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "London Underground Supply of Escalator Wheels and Chains". This procurement, classified under the industry category "Parts of escalators" (CPV code 42419530), involves the supply of goods for escalator parts and will be conducted using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract comprises three lots: Step Chains, Wheels, and Auxiliary Chains, each to be supplied by different suppliers. The initial term of the contract is 5 years, with an extension option up to a maximum of 8 years. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th April 2025 at 12:00 GMT, with the tender period ending on 12th March 2025, and the invitation date for the second stage commencing on 13th March 2025. The location for delivery is specified as the UKI region (Greater London) with an estimated contract value of £12,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of escalator components. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to bid, with a potential for awarding up to three lots per supplier, thus offering ample scope for business growth and market expansion. Ideal candidates for this tender are businesses with a strong capability in producing high-quality escalator parts and those able to meet TfL's stringent delivery and performance requirements. The tender process also encourages competitive pricing and value delivery, which can enhance the supplier's reputation and lead to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

London Underground Supply of Escalator Wheels and Chains

Notice Description

TfL is seeking to appoint suppliers for the supply of goods only. This Contract will be a framework with 3 lots. Lot One - Step chains Lot Two - Wheels Lot Three - Auxiliary Chains This contract will have an initial term of 5 years with extension options up to a maximum of 8 years.

Lot Information

Step Chains

TfL is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply of Escalator Step Chains, Two suppliers for escalator wheels and a single supplier for auxiliary chains. This contract will have an initial term of 5 years with an extension option of up to a maximum of 3 years. This ITT forms part of a competitive procurement to establish and award a framework agreement for the Supply of Escalator Wheels and Chains and is to be conducted in accordance with the Negotiated Procedure in the UK by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Transport for London's drive to deliver best value whilst meeting its own requirements. At the end of this procurement process, Transport for London may choose to award a framework agreement. Any framework agreement, which Transport for London awards, will be to the supplier(s), who submitted the most economically advantageous tender.

Escalator Wheels

Escalator Wheels

Auxiliary Chains

Supply of Auxiliary Chains

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005735-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42419530 - Parts of escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Oliver Smith
Contact Email
oliversmith1@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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