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title: "Supply of Escalator Steps (Fabricated and Die-Cast)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0517bb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# Supply of Escalator Steps (Fabricated and Die-Cast)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0517bb

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## Summary

Transport for London is seeking views from potential suppliers on capabilities and interest in a supply contract for die-cast escalator steps. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with Transport for London acting as the buyer from their London offices. This contract falls under the category of construction structures and materials. A key milestone is the completion of responses to a market sounding questionnaire by 15 August 2025. The procurement method is initiated as a tender aiming to fulfil the requirements for the escalator steps used across TfL-operated escalators. Interested parties should prepare for future tender notices anticipated on 3 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in escalator component manufacturing, particularly those skilled in die-cast fabrication. As TfL transitions more of its escalator step fleet to die-cast components, businesses offering expertise in mould design, prototype testing, and quality assurance stand to benefit. Notably, enterprises that can produce and deliver within specified constraints and have an established UK storage capability will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience might find the scope and duration of this contract—spanning ten years—advantageous for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

In the last decades the vast majority of the world of escalator steps production has been migrating to die casting. TfL's present die-cast step fleet is at 43%. The introduction of die-cast steps has been primarily through our main escalator contractors during escalator replacement or refurbishment works. TfL are looking to accelerate the percentage of the step fleet which is die-cast by proactively replacing fabricated steps on our internally maintained legacy fleet with interchangeable die-cast steps. The MH-B step is deemed to be the most appropriate candidate to begin the conversion: today more than 18,000 MH-B steps are installed in MH-B, MY-A, and MH-A Otis escalators. Their replacement is intended to contribute by 21% to the whole fleet conversion. The scope of the contract is summarised below: 1. Desktop study a. Design of Escalator Steps to meet specification b. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of step to meet load cases in specs c. Feasibility of mould design to verify that the step geometry be achieved within constraints of moulding technology available 2. Die Cast Moulding a. Mould Design b. Manufacture of mould c. Prototype testing and quality assurance against BS EN 115 and SPC-LAE-421479903 3. Manufacturing of Escalator Steps a. Ability to die-cast steps b. Minimum production runs per order c. Number of shots for life of mould 4. Delivery and Storage of Escalator Step a. Typical lead time b. UK storage A first study for the new die cast design has been performed (drawing 564-12031 Rev.A) and the set of requirements for the step supply has been collected in the SPC-LAE-421479903. The Contractor will be asked to follow the SPC document as a technical reference.

### Planning Information

As part of this market sounding exercise, TfL wishes to seek your views on the extent of your capabilities and appetite for TfL MH-B Die-Cast Step Supply Contract.
TfL would appreciate your feedback in the form of a response to a questionnaire, with the specific questions to be answered in the blank tables/boxes provided. Should you consider a particular question is not applicable to your organisation, please state "not applicable" in the tables/boxes provided. There is no limit to the amount of feedback that can be provided.
Please email RfLIProcurement@tfl.gov.uk if you are interested in completing this questionnaire. 
Structure:
The questionnaire covers the Design Desktop Study, the Quality Assurance, and the Mould Manufacturing for an Escalator Die Cast Step. Whilst it is understood that some suppliers operate their business providing all the services, some may not, and we may adopt different strategies for the different services. If you provide services relating only to one of these types, please advise in your response to this MSQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041586-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041586-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 13:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026518-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 22:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022907-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041586-2025
  21st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026518-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022907-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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