Planning

Conductor Rail Insulators

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a procurement process under the title "Conductor Rail Insulators," which is set to begin with an initiation phase labelled as "planning". The procurement involves the supply of conductor rail insulators and associated components, falling under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products. This procurement is classified as a utilities special regime and focuses on goods. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated by 24 June 2026. The contract's planned period spans from 19 October 2026 to 18 October 2034, located in London, UK. As a central government public authority, Transport for London is seeking businesses capable of supporting maintenance, repair, and renewal operations. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport equipment sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions for maintenance and repair. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its planned approach and emphasis on utilities. Companies with seasoned expertise in manufacturing or supplying robust rail and transport infrastructure components could find this tender particularly lucrative. By engaging with Transport for London's needs, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also contribute to enhancing the city's transport infrastructure. The contract's long duration offers a reliable stream of business growth and collaboration with a prominent public authority.

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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/024271-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20265 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Mahmoud Akbari-Kamrani
Contact Email
mahmoudakbarikamrani@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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