Upcoming
Supply of Pneumatic Components
Transport for London · Public undertaking
In brief
Transport for London has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £850,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 August 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 72 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Description The proposed framework agreement is intended to secure LUL 73TS Piccadilly Line, 92TS Central Line and 96TS Jubilee Line fleets' supply of components for maintenance and repair of various pneumatic train borne systems. The proposal is to identify potential suppliers by issue of a Preliminary Market Engagement document containing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) and appendix that lists the components with part numbers and descriptions. Scope The scope includes the supply of specific components needed to ensure adherence to TfL for repair and overhaul of on train components of the 73TS, 92TS and 96TS fleets. The components are required to maintain air supply quality and…Read the full description
Description
The proposed framework agreement is intended to secure LUL 73TS Piccadilly Line, 92TS Central Line and 96TS Jubilee Line fleets' supply of components for maintenance and repair of various pneumatic train borne systems. The proposal is to identify potential suppliers by issue of a Preliminary Market Engagement document containing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ) and appendix that lists the components with part numbers and descriptions.
Scope
The scope includes the supply of specific components needed to ensure adherence to TfL for repair and overhaul of on train components of the 73TS, 92TS and 96TS fleets. The components are required to maintain air supply quality and integrity on the fleets and must be supplied exactly as specified in the (MSQ) appendix and from the source specified where stated. The appendix includes the following types of components:
• Hoses and nylon tubing - used to connect various functioning parts
• Filters - for removal of moisture, particles and debris that may cause equipment malfunction
• Valves and regulators - to release, stop or control air pressure
• Various seals/O rings - to ensure integrity of pneumatic connections
• Pipework fittings - for connections between pneumatic pipes and between pipework and pneumatic components
Objective
• Identify suppliers with capability to supply the components as specified in the appendix
• Assess capacity to deliver to depot volume and delivery requirements
• Evaluate supplier assurance capability and adherence TfL requirements
• Evaluate supplier ability to maintain supplies for 5+ years
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 074441-2025
About the buyer
Transport for LondonLast 12 months
Procurements
377Awards
150Suppliers it has used most
- Transport UK London8 contracts
- Metroline5 contracts
- Stagecoach Selkent5 contracts
- London Central4 contracts
- Blue Triangle3 contracts
- London Sovereign3 contracts
- Arriva London North2 contracts
- Aureos Rail Limited2 contracts
From notice 074441-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.