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Escalator Wheels and Chains Framework

London Underground Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 May 2026 at 15:20

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19 Feb 2025 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Escalator Wheels and Chains Framework" was initiated by London Underground Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically focusing on parts of escalators. Initially tendered on 19th February 2025, with a submission deadline on 4th April 2025, the procurement reached its completion stage by 11th May 2026. The framework covers three lots: Escalator Step Chains, Wheels, and Auxiliary Chains, with a potential extension up to eight years. The process adopted a selective procurement method, utilizing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key contracts were signed on 1st April and 7th April 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, primarily those supplying escalator components, with the potential to secure long-term contracts as part of the framework agreement. Companies specializing in manufacturing or supplying parts of escalators, such as step chains and wheels, are well-positioned to benefit. The selective procurement method allowed for tailored negotiation, ideal for businesses that provide technical innovation or bespoke solutions. The potential inclusion of SMEs (such as Precision Chains Limited) suggests an openness to diverse business size participation, indicating growth opportunities for both established and smaller entities within the escalator parts supply sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Escalator Wheels and Chains Framework

Notice Description

This contract is a framework with three lots. Lot One - Escalator Step Chains; Lot Two - Escalator Wheels; and Lot Three - Escalator Auxiliary Chains. The framework agreements will have an initial term of five years with extension options up to a maximum of a further three years beyond the initial term

Lot Information

Escalator Step chains

Supply and delivery of escalator step chains as per the London Underground specification and relevant standards.

Escalator Wheels

Supply and delivery of escalator wheels as per the LU Specification and relevant standards.

Escalator Auxiliary chains

Supply and delivery of escalator auxiliary chains as per the LU Specification, British Standard and relevant standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043095-2026
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
Large, SME

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
£17,485,250 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Underground Limited
Additional Buyers

Transport for London

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

Faigle kunststoffe gmbh

Kettenwulf GMBH

Precision Chains Limited

Further Information

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