Planning

Pan Fleet Adhesion Traction Gel

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pan Fleet Adhesion Traction Gel" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation is Transport for London, a central government public authority located at 5 Endeavour Square, London. This contract involves the procurement of goods under the utilities regime, specifically aimed at transport equipment and auxiliary products for the London Underground fleet. The anticipated contract period spans from 22 May 2026 to 22 May 2030, with the possibility of an extension until 23 May 2031. Key dates include a future communication notice expected by 20 January 2026. The industry category relevant to this tender is the transport sector, and the procurement process complies with UK legal frameworks as outlined in legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for this contract. Companies specialising in the supply of transport equipment and auxiliary products are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their presence within the public sector, particularly in the thriving London transport market, thereby fostering long-term growth through ongoing collaborations with major public entities like Transport for London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pan Fleet Adhesion Traction Gel

Notice Description

Contract for adhesion traction gel for use across London Underground fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2025
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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2030 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
Saravanan Vaithiyalingam
Contact Email
saranvaithiyalingam@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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