Planning

Pan London Underground - Supply of Lubrication Sticks

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 21:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process with the title "Pan London Underground - Supply of Lubrication Sticks." This project involves the supply of train-borne lubrication sticks and ancillaries that are used to reduce wheel/rail friction, noise, and wear on rail vehicles. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products, specifically within the utilities special regime. The planned contract period is from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2031. A future notice for tender communications is expected by 1st December 2026, with the procurement method classified as a tender. The buying organisation, Transport for London, operates as a public undertaking, and is headquartered at 5 Endeavour Square, London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment and associated products to expand their activities in the public sector. Companies dealing with lubrication technology, particularly those serving railway systems, will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The contract indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering potential growth for smaller firms in the sector. With a robust contract period extending to four years, businesses are encouraged to prepare for competitive submissions once the tender is officially announced.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pan London Underground - Supply of Lubrication Sticks

Notice Description

Pan-LU supply of train-borne lubrication sticks and ancillaries.Train-borne lubrication sticks and their ancillaries are components used on rail vehicles to apply lubricant directly to the rail - to reduce wheel/rail friction, noise, and wear.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069980
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044695-2026
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
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 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
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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

Notice Documents

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