Awarded contract

Escalator Wheels and Chains Framework

Details

Buyer: Transport for London
Supplier(s): Kettenwulf GMBH, Faigle kunststoffe gmbh, Precision Chains Limited
Value: £23,829,254
Topic: Parts of escalators
Published: 11 May 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

This contract is a framework with three lots. Lot One - Escalator Step Chains; Lot Two - Escalator Wheels; and Lot Three - Escalator Auxiliary Chains. The framework agreements will have an initial term of five years with extension options up to a maximum of a further three years beyond the initial term Lot 1: Escalator Step chains Supply and delivery of escalator step chains as per the London Underground specification and relevant standards. Lot 2: Escalator Wheels Supply and delivery of escalator wheels as per the LU Specification and relevant standards. Lot 3: Escalator Auxiliary chains Supply and delivery of escalator auxiliary chains as per the LU Specification, British Standard and relevant standards.

Timeline

Completed: Award date1 May 2025
Completed: Award published11 May 2026
Current notice

About the buyer

Transport for London operates the capital's transport network for the Mayor of London, and buys as a local government organisation on behalf of TfL, the Greater London Authority and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. Suppliers register free on the SAP Business Network, where TfL's contract opportunities are published. Higher-value contracts appear on Find a Tender, with Contracts Finder used for smaller opportunities. A dedicated opportunities page lists larger upcoming work on a periodic basis. Rail-related work can be sourced through RISQS, the rail industry supplier qualification scheme, without a published tender notice.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Transport for London's contract awards have been in transport services, business services and repair and maintenance.

Relevant CPV codes

42419530 · Parts of escalators

Decision makers

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