Tender

Conductor Rail Insulators

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Mar 2026 at 08:20

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of conductor rail insulators and associated components. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry. This is a planned tender set to start on 19th October 2026 with a contract period lasting until 18th October 2034. The procurement is designed to support maintenance, repair, and renewal activities. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 24th June 2026, which provides a timeline to prepare for the upcoming tender. The buying organisation utilises a utilities special regime for such contracts, ensuring adherence to relevant legal frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport equipment sector to secure a long-term contract with Transport for London, a central government public authority based in London. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this procurement particularly suitable given their focus on components and maintenance solutions. The extended contract period provides stability and potential for sustained business growth, allowing companies to expand their operations and presence within the industry. Businesses possessing expertise in manufacture and supply of transport equipment will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conductor Rail Insulators

Notice Description

Supply of conductor rail insulators and associated components to support maintenance, repair and renewal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019726-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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