Planning

MSQ for Brake Capture or Filtration Technologies Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 14:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MSQ for Brake Capture or Filtration Technologies Trial". This initiative targets the industry category of brakes and brake parts, with additional focus on environmental improvement works and services related to air pollution. This effort is centred in London, United Kingdom. The engagement period is slated to conclude on 28 November 2025, by which time the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) submissions are required. The project is part of a larger strategic innovation open call for the years 2026 to 2028, aiming to trial brake capture or filtration technologies on various London buses including electric and diesel models. Businesses have the opportunity to participate by engaging in early market engagement activities, as outlined in the associated documentation.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in brake filtration solutions, particularly those with technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ready to trial their technologies in a real-world context. Participating organisations have the chance to influence the selection of technology partners for the upcoming trials, potentially securing positions in future procurement or trial projects. Interested businesses are encouraged to complete the MSQ by the specified deadline and reach out to TfL for further details and participation guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSQ for Brake Capture or Filtration Technologies Trial

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to engage with the market to identify brake capture or filtration technologies that could be trialled on four London bus types: Electric single-decker, Electric double-decker, Diesel single-decker, Diesel double-decker This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is part of a wider innovation project being developed for the EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Innovation Open Call (2026-2028). We are looking for organisations with brake filtration solutions that could be deployed on buses and tested in real-world conditions. This MSQ aims to: Understand the range of brake filtration technologies available or in development, with a focus on solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above. Gauge supplier interest and readiness to participate in a trial. Inform the selection of technology partners for the upcoming trial. Feedback is requested in relation to Problem Statements and further information that can be found in the document attached in Section 5. Your input is important as it will allow us to understand how we might go forward from here in terms of a potential future procurement process or trial. Please complete the questionnaire either online in the MS form linked under Section 5 Attachments, or you can email Airquality@tfl.gov.uk to find a paper copy. If you have any issues submitting via MS Forms please email Airquality@tfl.gov.uk. For your feedback to be taken into account, your completed MSQ must be received by 1pm GMT on the 28th of November 2025. All timelines provided are subject to change at TfL's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb0adf8a-896c-4cbf-b9ba-f14452405305
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8272ceab-4efd-4cd1-89a6-f19cd8cdf001
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

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34322000 - Brakes and brake parts

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
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

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