Planning

Supply of Pneumatic Components

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a new procurement initiative titled "Supply of Pneumatic Components," aimed at procuring essential components for the LUL 73TS Piccadilly Line, 92TS Central Line, and 96TS Jubilee Line train fleets. This initiative falls under the industry category of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, with the procurement classified as goods within the utilities special regime. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement process, with crucial documents available upon request before the deadline of 1st December 2025. The document will help identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements for the components listed. The intended contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 30th July 2031, with the procurement value estimated at GBP 1,020,000 gross.

This procurement offers businesses an opportunity to establish long-term supply relationships with a prominent public authority, Transport for London. It is particularly suitable for suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or distributing pneumatic systems and components, such as hoses, filters, valves, regulators, seals, and pipework fittings. Organisations capable of meeting rigorous quality standards and possessing the capacity for sustained delivery volumes will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this tender can enhance business profiles, expand market presence within the transport sector, and align with significant infrastructure projects across London's public transportation network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Pneumatic Components

Notice Description

Description The proposed framework agreement is intended to secure LUL 73TS Piccadilly Line, 92TS Central Line and 96TS Jubilee Line fleets' supply of components for maintenance and repair of various pneumatic train borne systems. The proposal is to identify potential suppliers by issue of a Preliminary Market Engagement document containing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) and appendix that lists the components with part numbers and descriptions. Scope The scope includes the supply of specific components needed to ensure adherence to TfL for repair and overhaul of on train components of the 73TS, 92TS and 96TS fleets. The components are required to maintain air supply quality and integrity on the fleets and must be supplied exactly as specified in the (MSQ) appendix and from the source specified where stated. The appendix includes the following types of components: * Hoses and nylon tubing - used to connect various functioning parts * Filters - for removal of moisture, particles and debris that may cause equipment malfunction * Valves and regulators - to release, stop or control air pressure * Various seals/O rings - to ensure integrity of pneumatic connections * Pipework fittings - for connections between pneumatic pipes and between pipework and pneumatic components Objective * Identify suppliers with capability to supply the components as specified in the appendix * Assess capacity to deliver to depot volume and delivery requirements * Evaluate supplier assurance capability and adherence TfL requirements * Evaluate supplier ability to maintain supplies for 5+ years

Planning Information

Engagement process description: All relevant information will be contained in the EME document. To request the EME please contact Roxana Staiculescu (roxanastaiculescu@tfl.gov.uk) before 17:00 GMT the 1st December 2025. Late responses will not be considered. Non-responses to this expression of interest will be deemed as not interested. If bidders do not choose to participate in the Early Market Engagement process, this will not affect the ability to participate in the tender if Expressions of Interest to participate in the tender is received by the closing date. Your answers will be treated as TfL restricted in accordance with TfL standard S1782, Information security classification. This means that your answers will only be visible to people authorised by TfL, typically only the TfL staff involved in the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074441-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Roxana Staiculescu
Contact Email
roxanastaiculescu@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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