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title: "Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc32"
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# Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc32

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, involves the supply of Sandite Adhesion Material, a specialised product used on railway infrastructure to enhance safety and efficiency during the leaf fall season. The industry category corresponds to railway and tramway locomotives and associated parts, with the delivery location specified as within the UK. This direct procurement, valued at approximately £1,165,415, has been awarded to Lawrence Industries Limited. Key dates include the contract period from 15th November 2025 to 14th November 2028 and the standstill period concluding on 24th October 2025. The process is at the award stage, with the contract expected to be signed by 14th November 2025, according to the Procurement Act 2023 provisions on direct awards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway materials supply industry, particularly those specialising in adhesion materials. Given the direct award method and the supplier's unique capability to provide the approved Sandite product, businesses with similar expertise and a focus on utility contracts could find potential growth opportunities in related future tenders. The participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lawrence Industries, which is an SME, illustrates the potential for similar businesses to engage with substantial public contracts, particularly where bespoke solutions are required due to technical compatibility needs.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of Sandite, an approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains . The product is applied to the top of the running rails to remove leaf contamination and improve adhesion between the train wheels and the rails during leaf fall season as part of LU's Adhesion Management System. The Total amount is circa PS1,165,415. Spend is not committed and the material will be supplied to LUL depots according to requirement. The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraphs 7a & 7b which states : The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance

### Procurement Information

Sandite is the only approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains which is only supplied by Lawrence Industries .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065406-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,165,415 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065406-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 11:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065136-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065406-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065136-2025
  14th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.l-i.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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