Planning

Linear shafts and bearings for Overhauling of Doors of Circle, District and Hammersmith (S7) Rolling Stock

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 21:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of linear shafts and bearings necessary for the overhaul of doors on Circle, District, and Hammersmith (S7) rolling stock. This process is categorised under the "goods" industry, specifically focusing on transport equipment and auxiliary products. The tender, identified by WS2731866081, is structured as a public undertaking and the procurement method is based on a framework outlined in the legal basis 2023/54 of the UKPGA. The contract is planned to commence on 30th September 2026 and conclude by 29th September 2031, with future notice slated for 15th August 2026. The procurement takes place in London, UK.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses that specialise in manufacturing transport-related equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the planned lot indicates suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality linear bearings and shafts could leverage this opportunity to cement their presence in the transport sector, particularly those seeking to establish or expand relationships with major players like TfL. The long-term nature of the contract further presents a consistent revenue stream and the potential for growth through strategic engagement with one of London's key public transport organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linear shafts and bearings for Overhauling of Doors of Circle, District and Hammersmith (S7) Rolling Stock

Notice Description

Linear bearings and shafts of different sizes that are required for overhauling of Circle, District & Hammersmith (S7) Rolling Stock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06997a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044689-2026
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
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
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2031 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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