---
title: "Pan London Underground - Supply of Lubrication Sticks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069980"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Pan London Underground - Supply of Lubrication Sticks

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069980

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044695-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| 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

- 14 May 2026 at 21:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044695-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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