Planning

TfL - Cable Car - Operate, Maintain and Business Development

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 Apr 2022 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TfL - Cable Car - Operate, Maintain and Business Development" is initiated by Transport for London (TfL), focusing on the operation and maintenance of the Emirates Air-Line Cable Car. This procurement falls under the transport equipment industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the engagement end date, which is set for 13th May 2022. The contract aims to solicit proposals from suppliers for various operational and maintenance services, with delivery required in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport operations, maintenance, facilities management, and retail management. Companies that can offer innovative business development strategies that enhance customer experience and revenue growth will have a competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project could facilitate their expansion and increased market presence in the transport and tourism sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL - Cable Car - Operate, Maintain and Business Development

Notice Description

The London Cable Car (Emirates Air-Line) is a cableway system that opened in 2012 to support people travelling across the River Thames. There are two terminals: North Terminal which is situated at the Royal Docks in Newham and the South Terminal which is situated at Greenwich Peninsular in Greenwich. The Cable Car has 34 cabins (gondolas) that rotate around a continuous cable system. The journey is 1.1km long and reaches a height of 90m. There are six towers that elevate the Cable Car above the ground and across the river and TfL fully owns the business. The Cable Car is a very popular tourist attraction with over 1.3m customers each year and has helped develop the areas both sides of the river. The Cable Car has developed its business from being an alternative transport mode into a leisure-based attraction which has included delivering new experiences and events. The potential contract resulting from this opportunity will seek to replace the current arrangement for Operating and Maintaining the Cable Car. Further information can be found in the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which seeks to understand the supply market view on the following service elements related to the Cable Car: A. Operating the Cable Car Manage the day-to-day operation of the Cable Car. This would include managing the customer experience through on-site staff and information in and around the terminals, the selling of tickets through the ticket office and online and providing on site security. B. Maintaining the Cable Car Manage the maintenance of the cableway only. This includes the mechanical and electrical elements of the Cable Car in accordance with cableway standards. As an example this would include the haul rope, gondolas and towers. C. Facilities Management of the Stations/Terminals: Manage the maintenance of the facilities in the terminals that is not deemed part of the cableway system. As an example this would include CCTV, lighting, air conditioning, lifts and the PA system. D. Management of Retail Manage the sale of Cable Car retail through a retail shop. This would include souvenirs, gifts, promotional items and food and drink. E. Business Development of Revenue Growth Lead on initiatives that build the business and increase revenue. This could include delivering wider cable car experiences, support in marketing and building new partnerships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a4628f-a68a-44ae-a4c5-9f4208bc6bac
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2022Expired
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
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice URLs

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