Tender

TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

08 Jun 2018 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London is inviting tenders for the Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) service, aimed at overseeing the inspection of vehicles including London Buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles. The procurement falls under the service industry category, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The tender process is currently at the negotiation stage, with submissions due by 25 June 2018. The work is expected to commence on 1 October 2018, with a contract duration extending until 30 September 2023. This tender requires suppliers to be registered on Procontract and to complete the Supplier Selection Questionnaire.

This EQM tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection and engineering services. Companies with expertise in technical testing and maintenance services, particularly those holding the IRTEC Inspection Technician License, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for diverse businesses to engage with a major public sector client in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM)

Notice Description

TfL has a requirement to provide an Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) provision which encompassesvehicle inspection for London Buses, Dial-a-Ride vehicles and rail replacement buses inclusive of servicerecords inspections and site examinations. EQM requires independent inspectors to carry out unannounced garage-based inspections of buses. The busesare fit for service but, for the duration of the inspection, are not needed in service. Scores will be assigned as a result of each inspection. These scores feed into performance monitoring of thebus operators' on TfL's network. The work needs to be carried out by inspectors who are fully trained holders of the relevant vehicle class IRTECInspection Technician License (bus and coach), and who are wholly independent of the relevant operatingcompanies. The inspectors must be fully conversant with relevant bus and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)standards. This will ensure all bus operators are maintaining buses to the standard required by LBSL and areoperating in line with DVSA recommendations. To participate in this opportunity the supplier needs to be registered on Procontract. To register or to check if youare already registered log on to https://procontract.due-north.com. It is important that suppliers read the instructions carefully on the home page before proceeding withregistration. To be considered for this opportunity the company must first complete the Supplier SelectionQuestionnaire Parts 1,2 and 3 as a condition of participation. A supplier guidance document is attached withinthe 'opportunity documents' section, this will give instructions to facilitate the submission. If you require anyfurther assistance please communicate with contact person in Section I.1 using the Procontract portal only. The procurement process used to tender this requirement will be the Negotiated Procedure. The requirementwill be tendered in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (2016).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2d6583-43f7-4d00-9f98-8b22b8cdf653
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71300000 - Engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
SW1H 0BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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