According to Diário do Transporte, the Metrô de São Paulo has published two tenders for maintenance components, covering escalator parts and electrical connectors. The notice refers to the State Official Gazette, and the sessions are scheduled for 6 and 9 November 2026.
Escalator comb plates
The first tender covers the supply of comb plates for escalator thresholds. These parts sit where the steps meet the boarding and alighting platforms, where they help guide the steps and reduce risks at the transition between moving and fixed structures. According to the report, wear, damage or misalignment may require replacement and maintenance work. The session is set for 6 November 2026 at 9 a.m. The purchase follows a price registration model, which sets supply conditions according to needs as they arise.
Harting connector adapters
The second tender, scheduled for 9 November 2026 at 9 a.m., covers adapters for Harting connectors. Diário do Transporte notes that these components are used in electrical and electronic connections, especially in equipment that requires specific technical interfaces. Their role depends on the installation and equipment they are meant for.
What the tenders do not settle
Both purchases will be carried out through electronic procedures. The report stresses that holding the tenders does not automatically set when the materials will be installed, nor how many units will actually be bought. Those details depend on the tender terms, the contract and the maintenance needs identified by the Metrô.
Relevance for passengers
The report does not describe any change to train or station service. It presents the purchases as part of routine upkeep of escalators and technical installations, which require periodic inspections and the replacement of worn parts to keep operating safely.