---
title: "Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c2b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c2b

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Composite Sleepers and Bearers contract," initiated by Transport for London (TfL). The contract focuses on the procurement of non-standard composite track sleepers and bearers intended for use in the London Underground system. These products are primarily classified under the transport equipment industry. TfL, a central government public authority located in London, is seeking to acquire these goods through a framework agreement, with key notice dates including a future publication on 30th August 2025 and the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026, concluding on 31st December 2029. This pipeline notice indicates a significant opportunity within the utilities sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative and lightweight transportation equipment and auxiliary products. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal prospect for companies capable of producing or supplying composite materials or other alternative solutions to standard concrete sleepers. Engaging in this procurement process can provide businesses with a strong foothold in the public transportation sector, offering both growth potential and enhanced industry presence. Those with the capability to deliver lightweight, durable materials and suitable expertise in the UK's transportation needs stand to benefit significantly.

## Notice

Composite sleepers and bearers contract for alternative types to TfL's standard concrete track sleepers and are made of plastic and other reinforcement materials. Currently used to a low level in London Underground (LU) with the technical benefits of being light weight for easier handling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024346-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 17:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024346-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024346-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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