Award

Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 07:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Oct 2025 at 11:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, involves the supply of Sandite Adhesion Material, a specialised product used on railway infrastructure to enhance safety and efficiency during the leaf fall season. The industry category corresponds to railway and tramway locomotives and associated parts, with the delivery location specified as within the UK. This direct procurement, valued at approximately £1,165,415, has been awarded to Lawrence Industries Limited. Key dates include the contract period from 15th November 2025 to 14th November 2028 and the standstill period concluding on 24th October 2025. The process is at the award stage, with the contract expected to be signed by 14th November 2025, according to the Procurement Act 2023 provisions on direct awards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway materials supply industry, particularly those specialising in adhesion materials. Given the direct award method and the supplier's unique capability to provide the approved Sandite product, businesses with similar expertise and a focus on utility contracts could find potential growth opportunities in related future tenders. The participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lawrence Industries, which is an SME, illustrates the potential for similar businesses to engage with substantial public contracts, particularly where bespoke solutions are required due to technical compatibility needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of Sandite, an approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains . The product is applied to the top of the running rails to remove leaf contamination and improve adhesion between the train wheels and the rails during leaf fall season as part of LU's Adhesion Management System. The Total amount is circa PS1,165,415. Spend is not committed and the material will be supplied to LUL depots according to requirement. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraphs 7a & 7b which states : The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance

Procurement Information

Sandite is the only approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains which is only supplied by Lawrence Industries .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065406-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,165,415 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Helen White
Contact Email
helenwhite@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

LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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