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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Supply of Escalator Steps (Fabricated and Die-Cast)

Transport for London · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 01:52.

Opportunity overview

In the last decades the vast majority of the world of escalator steps production has been migrating to die casting. TfL's present die-cast step fleet is at 43%. The introduction of die-cast steps has been primarily through our main escalator contractors during escalator replacement or refurbishment works. TfL are looking to accelerate the percentage of the step fleet which is die-cast by proactively replacing fabricated steps on our internally maintained legacy fleet with interchangeable die-cast steps. The MH-B step is deemed to be the most appropriate candidate to begin the conversion: today more than 18,000 MH-B steps are installed in MH-B, MY-A, and MH-A Otis escalators. Their replacement is intended to contribute by 21% to the whole fleet conversion. The scope of the contract is summarised below: 1. Desktop study a. Design of Escalator Steps to meet specification b. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of step to meet load cases in specs c. Feasibility of mould design to verify that the step geometry be achieved within constraints of moulding technology available 2. Die Cast Moulding a. Mould Design b. Manufacture of mould c. Prototype testing and quality assurance against BS EN 115 and SPC-LAE-421479903 3. Manufacturing of Escalator Steps a. Ability to die-cast steps b. Minimum production runs per order c. Number of shots for life of mould 4. Delivery and Storage of Escalator Step a. Typical lead time b. UK storage A first study for the new die cast design has been performed (drawing 564-12031 Rev.A) and the set of requirements for the step supply has been collected in the SPC-LAE-421479903. The Contractor will be asked to follow the SPC document as a technical reference.

Classification

  • CPV44000000 — Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WS2464306600
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
026518-2025
Description
No changes made.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025, 23:59

Special regime

utilities

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
1 Jan 2037, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
44000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
022907-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
19 May 2025, 23:07
Entry 2
Id
026518-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
23 May 2025, 14:30
Entry 3
Id
041586-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
21 Jul 2025, 12:00

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
15 Aug 2025, 23:59
Description
As part of this market sounding exercise, TfL wishes to seek your views on the extent of your capabilities and appetite for TfL MH-B Die-Cast Step Supply Contract. TfL would appreciate your feedback in the form of a response to a questionnaire, with the specific questions to be answered in the blank tables/boxes provided. Should you consider a particular question is not applicable to your organisation, please state "not applicable" in the tables/boxes provided. There is no limit to the amount of feedback that can be provided. Please email RfLIProcurement@tfl.gov.uk if you are interested in completing this questionnaire. Structure: The questionnaire covers the Design Desktop Study, the Quality Assurance, and the Mould Manufacturing for an Escalator Die Cast Step. Whilst it is understood that some suppliers operate their business providing all the services, some may not, and we may adopt different strategies for the different services. If you provide services relating only to one of these types, please advise in your response to this MSQ.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Name
Transport for London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Endeavour Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHMT-6197-NWNZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Matthew Raven

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E20 1JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0517bb-2025-07-21T12:00:54+01:00Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·