Award

Supply of Point Cylinder, Chairlock WL and Spacer Tubes

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

24 Jun 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a procurement process for the supply of motors and related components used in the signalling systems across the London Underground. The procurement, executed without competition under a direct procurement method, pertained to vital signalling equipment like point cylinders, chairlocks, and spacer tubes. The award was made on 24th June 2025, with a contract period starting from 4th July 2025 to 3rd July 2026. The industry focus is on hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors, and the procurement falls under the category of goods within the utilities special regime. This award was conducted below the threshold set for competitive tendering, and the legal framework is provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in signalling equipment and related technologies. Businesses capable of supplying motors, hydraulic systems, or pneumatic components would find themselves well-placed to engage with TfL in future opportunities, as demand for reliable and safety-critical transport infrastructure continues to grow. With the contract already awarded to ROTORK MIDLAND LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Bath, other SMEs in the sector may benefit from building relationships and enhancing their visibility to TfL, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities. This procurement presents a pathway for growth in the government utilities and transport sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of Point Cylinder, Chairlock WL and Spacer Tubes

Notice Description

This requirement is for the supply of motors used in conventional trainstops on London Underground (LU). These motors are classified as vital signalling equipment due to their safety critical role in preventing trains from passing signals at danger. Chairlock driven points are also included, enabling trains to diverge from or remain on the main route. Spacer tubes, used in the assembly or installation of these systems, are also required as part of the overall supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034860-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,662 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROTORK MIDLAND

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