Planning

TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 Jul 2017 at 12:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), pertains to the contract titled "TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components". This tender falls within the transport equipment industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, this procurement invites market engagement activities, including a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by 5 PM on 4 August 2017, as this input will help inform the procurement strategy. The estimated value for this project is £25,000,000.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying metal components, particularly those equipped to engage with TfL's specifications for asset maintenance in transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capacity and capabilities to produce bespoke solutions would be well-suited for participation. By leveraging the early market engagement phase, potential bidders can better understand TfL's needs and align their offerings accordingly, fostering growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is inviting companies through London Underground Limited (LUL) to participate in the market engagement for the above procurement. The scope of this tender is to manufacture metal components which will be utilised within assemblies for various asset maintenance areas (Rolling stock, Track, and Signals). The early market engagement activities will include a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), TfL seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the procurement of bespoke metal components. Its primary focus is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities and will be used to inform the procurement strategy. Any feedback that we receive will be reviewed, analysed and may be taken into account in finalising the strategy. Responses will be treated in confidence and shared within TfL only. For your feedback to be taken into account it must be received by 5pm on 04/08/2017. Terms of the Market Engagement: LUL will manage this process in an open and transparent manner. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the market engagement exercise. Direct or indirect canvassing of any employee or agent of LUL, TfL or any TfL group company by any company concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any such employee or agent concerning this PIN outside of the formal process described in this document may result in the disqualification of the company from consideration of any future procurement activity. This PIN is issued solely for the purposes of the market engagement. No information contained in this document, or provided during and for the market engagement exercise, constitutes any commitment by LUL, TfL or any other member of the TfL group or any of its or their stakeholders to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for LUL and LUL is not bound to accept any proposals offered. LUL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the market engagement. Any possible future procurement of any services, supplies or works by LUL would be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Utilities Contracts Regulations. Submission of Expression of Interest If you would like to participate in this market engagement, please submit your expression of interest via TfL's eTendering portal, If you have not already done so, please register as a supplier on our eTendering site, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login In order to participate, you must have a user account set-up on ProContract. You will see TfL listed as a buying organisation and new opportunities (such as TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components) will become available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cbbf16-5608-4a65-8591-fde523d0af6f
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
E14 4HD
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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