Scope
Reference
WS2524713661
Description
This procurement is for the supply of Sandite, an approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains .
The product is applied to the top of the running rails to remove leaf contamination and improve adhesion between the train wheels and the rails during leaf fall season as part of LU's Adhesion Management System.
The Total amount is circa £1,165,415. Spend is not committed and the material will be supplied to LUL depots according to requirement.
The justification for awarding this proposed contract is in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award and is compliant with Section 41.6, Schedule 5, Paragraphs 7 a & 7b which states:
The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-
(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
(b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
Contract 1. Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,165,415 excluding VAT
- £1,398,498 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 November 2025 to 14 November 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Sandite is the only approved adhesion material for application on LU infrastructure, using the Rail Adhesion Trains which is only supplied by Lawrence Industries .
Supplier
LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02878866
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZV-3386-JQNZ
Lawrence House, Apollo, Lichfield Road Ind Est
Tamworth
B79 7TA
United Kingdom
Email: denise@l-i.co.uk
Website: http://www.l-i.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Supply of Sandite Adhesion Material
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen White
Email: helenwhite@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government