Original Tender Description
Transport for London (TfL) is issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to obtain market feedback in relation to the Escalator Machined Parts Framework.
TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to help shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. This is a valuable chance to engage with us early, gain insight into our requirements and contribute your expertise.
The primary focus of the Market engagement is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities in relation to the development and finalisation of the Commercial Strategy for Escalator Machined Parts Framework.
The engagement will also provide feedback and help to develop the procurement strategy for the Framework which is intended mainly for Escalator Machined Parts.
The purpose of the Framework is for the provision of various Escalators Machined Component/Parts for TfL's Escalators Maintenance Portfolio.
The components/parts will be used by TfL's in-house labour organisation to undertake planned, reactive repairs, and replacements.
Examples of the Escalator Machined Component/Parts required are Balustrade (Skirt Panels, J & H Mouldings, Handrail entry guards, Moulding covers, Brush guard), Handrail Drive (Newel wheels - including Shafts, sprockets, and spacers, Divertor sprockets and shafts), Complete Main Drive Shaft Assemblies (various shafts, sprockets, end covers), Comb Plate Assembly (Comb Plate Assembly, Comb plate sections, Comb plate switch assembly), Step Guide Roller Assembly (Treadformer Rollers, Treadformer Roller Pins, Step guide roller & Pins), Countershaft (Counter shaft Assembly, Countershaft Drive Sprockets & Shafts), Track (Escalator tracks main and return passenger and trailer wheel - Incline, sweeps and upthrust, tangent and half-tracks, Chain guide, Wear strip), Carriage (Including Idler Shaft, Step Chain Assembly - the axles, various bearings, spacers, washers or step pins and collars).