Planning

Pan Transport for London Weather Forecasting Contract

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

06 Dec 2022 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a selective competitive procurement process for Weather Forecasting services. The contract is valued at £720,000 and will span from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. Interested bidders must express interest by January 9, 2023. The procurement is tailored for businesses familiar with specialist London forecasts, covering diverse TfL modes and geographical considerations, with delivery addresses in London.

This tender by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in Weather Forecasting services to secure a long-term contract with a focus on accurate and reliable data supply critical for TfL's network operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. Competing businesses will need to demonstrate their expertise in providing varied weather forecasts and meeting set deadlines to support TfL's operational activities effectively.

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Notice Title

Pan Transport for London Weather Forecasting Contract

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a Supplier to provide a weather forecast function for year-round weather. This forecasting function and associated weather forecasts are expected to be emailed to TfL Control Centres within set and agreed timeframes and a website with a variety of forecasts should also be available. TfL requires that a variety of forecast requirements are considered across all TfL modes (London Underground, TfL Rail, DLR, the Elizabeth line, Trams, London Overground, Roads, Buses, Cycles, River, Pedestrians and Emirates - Cable Car) and the different related weather impacts. The reliable supply of accurate data is critical in enabling the continued operation of all services across the TfL network. The Supplier must demonstrate their understanding of specialist London forecasts and consider the geographical layout of the wider TfL network, i.e. Amersham/ Chesham are high risk areas outside the M25. To express an interest for this tender, interested bidders must contact the owner of the Notice to express their interest in the opportunity and complete Ariba registration, if required. Upon completion of registration and confirmation that the bidder has been invited to the Sourcing Event in Ariba, the interested bidder will have unrestricted and full access to the procurement documents, free of charge through their dashboard when they login to Ariba at https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw . Any additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address. Economic operators need to complete and submit a response to the relevant procurement documents by the deadline date set out in these documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd9bf1f-1385-492c-8edd-72c574e1c75d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Thomas Sutcliffe
Contact Email
tomsutcliffe@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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