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Bus Lighting Research

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a procurement process for Bus Lighting Research services, classified under CPV code 73110000. Located in London, United Kingdom, the competitive quotation process (below threshold) awarded a contract valued at GBP 120,000 to UCL Consultants Limited. The tender process concluded with the contract's commencement on 7 April 2025 and its completion slated for 3 November 2025. The award announcement was published on 8 April 2025. The procurement category falls within services, specifically research services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on public transportation and technological innovation. While the awarded contract was to a large entity, businesses with expertise in scientific research, technological solutions, and consultancy can find potential growth areas in similar tenders. Such procurements by large organisations like Transport for London can offer substantial projects that boost business credibility and future opportunities within the public sector. Companies should consider aligning their service offerings with the demanding requirements of such prestigious clients to stay competitive in the market.

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Notice Title

Bus Lighting Research

Notice Description

Contract has been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9925bb7-574c-4cbb-91c6-337120d45ac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3f0212-0bf5-465c-8d91-4d14e969ee7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Madeleine Shermer
Contact Email
madeleineshermer@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

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