Planning

TfL Fire Systems (Rail) Maintenance

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

02 Dec 2022 at 09:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for Fire Systems Maintenance Services across various sites in London including London Underground, London Overground, and Trams. The proposed contract commencement is scheduled for June 2024. Suppliers are invited to express interest and participate in an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise by completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) by January 6, 2023.

This tender by TfL for Fire Systems Maintenance Services presents an opportunity for suppliers in the fire-detection systems industry to engage and potentially secure a contract with TfL. The procurement process is in the planning stage, indicating that interested businesses can still participate in the tendering process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fire-alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, and fire doors are well-suited to compete and grow their business through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL Fire Systems (Rail) Maintenance

Notice Description

This Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is to advise potential suppliers of Fire Systems Maintenance Services, that Transport for London are undertaking an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise in relation to a procurement process for the supply of Fire Systems Maintenance Services (planned, reactive and corrective) across: -All London Underground sites and certain Elizabeth Line sites (stations, depots, other buildings) -London Overground (New Cross Depot) -Trams (Croydon Depot) The proposed contract awarded following this procurement process is currently planned to commence in June 2024. The primary focus of this PIN and EME exercise is to better understand market appetite, capacity and capability and to obtain feedback on the prospective contracting options. Suppliers are requested to express their interest in taking part in this EME exercise. The exercise will include the completion of a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Suppliers are requested to confirm their interest in participating in this exercise by providing the following details via email to TechnicalFMEME@tfl.gov.uk: -Organisation name -Main contact name -Email address for correspondence Suppliers confirming their interest will be asked to complete a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) pertaining to the potential procurement. Feedback from any engagement activity undertaken may be used by TfL in the finalisation of tender documentation. MSQ's will be issued to interested parties with completion and return required by 1700 hours on 06 January 2023. Further details of the potential requirement and instructions for completion and return will be provided in the MSQ issued. A separate Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition to invite suppliers to participate in any future tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-028979c6-9c42-46a5-a316-a1be9a3c75c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e223ea2c-38f6-438b-8b24-ce18df6ac2b0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

44221220 - Fire doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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