Planning

Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract," initiated by Transport for London (TfL). The contract focuses on the procurement of non-standard composite track sleepers and bearers intended for use in the London Underground system. These products are primarily classified under the transport equipment industry. TfL, a central government public authority located in London, is seeking to acquire these goods through a framework agreement, with key notice dates including a future publication on 30th August 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026, concluding on 31st December 2029. This pipeline notice indicates a significant opportunity within the utilities sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative and lightweight transportation equipment and auxiliary products. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal prospect for companies capable of producing or supplying composite materials or other alternative solutions to standard concrete sleepers. Engaging in this procurement process can provide businesses with a strong foothold in the public transportation sector, offering both growth potential and enhanced industry presence. Those with the capability to deliver lightweight, durable materials and suitable expertise in the UK's transportation needs stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract

Notice Description

Composite sleepers and bearers contract for alternative types to TfL's standard concrete track sleepers and are made of plastic and other reinforcement materials. Currently used to a low level in London Underground (LU) with the technical benefits of being light weight for easier handling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024346-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
Hamilton Drane
Contact Email
hamilton.drane@tube.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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