Planning

Timber Sleepers for Track

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is planning a procurement process titled "Timber Sleepers for Track" under the goods category, which focuses on the supply of timber sleepers for railway tracks. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" and is managed as a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the related future notice scheduled for 14th September 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 24th November 2025 and continue until 23rd November 2030. The procurement process is situated in London, UK, aligning with the strategic needs of Transport for London's rail infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying railroad materials, specifically those with expertise in timber products. Companies with capabilities in fulfilling long-term procurement contracts under framework agreements may find this opportunity particularly attractive. With a start date later in 2025, businesses that are well-prepared to meet the needs of public authorities like Transport for London will be well-positioned to compete effectively, especially if they can demonstrate reliability and the ability to deliver at large scales over extended periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Timber Sleepers for Track

Notice Description

Supply of timber sleepers for track.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024347-2025
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
Not specified
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
14 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2030 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
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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