Tender

TfL95293 - Framework Agreement for Cartography Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 16:34

Planning

31 Jan 2022 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Cartography Services" (ID: DN594381). The contract is anticipated to value approximately £3.65 million and is categorised under the services industry, specifically relating to printing services (CPV Code: 79820000). The planned invitation to tender is expected to be issued by the end of February 2022, with the award of the framework anticipated by July 2022. The procurement will include multiple lots addressing various cartography requirements relevant to TfL's customer information needs across the Greater London Authority Functional Bodies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cartography and associated services, particularly those involved in map creation and geographic information systems. Companies that excel in providing design, cartographic updates, and digital mapping solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the needs spanning from bus network mapping to Tube and rail services, businesses with experience in diverse mapping products and licensing for cartographic materials will find a robust opportunity for growth within this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

TfL95293 - Framework Agreement for Cartography Services

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking Service Providers for the provision of cartography services. The Print Customer Information Team within the Customer Information, Design and Partnerships (CIDP) team in TfL delivers customer information for the entire TfL network, of which mapping products make up a significant proportion of published pieces. TfL intends to commence a procurement process for the creation of a Framework Agreement which will feature Lots relevant to various cartography requirements. The intended Lot structure is listed below: Lot 1: Bus Customer Information Lot 2: Tube and Rail Including Licensing Lot 3: Legible London & Cycle Hire Docking Stations Specific Lot requirements will vary but will involve the creation of new maps within existing and new styles as well as updates/ amendments to existing maps. A full breakdown of the scope of services required will be included within the tendering documents. The following services are out of scope: - Printing of any artwork, mapping or designs. - Design of published items without any mapping element or where the majority of the work is design of non-mapping elements. Although the majority of requirements utilising the Framework Agreement will stem from TfL business units, Crossrail, London and Partners and other Greater London Authority Functional Bodies may make use of the Agreement.

Lot Information

Bus Customer Information

TfL's bus network covers all of London and its customer require many different forms of printed customer information. Typically, this takes the form of A4 or double-royal notices and posters though there are also some specialist products. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Spider maps (QR, DR and A4, print & digital) * Where to catch your bus panels * Bus station plans * Service change mapping * Bus stop closures publicity incl. mapping for major events * Bus consultation mapping * Travel option leaflets * Bus station welcome posters * Multi route TfL timetable Panels * Conventional "Matrix style" timetable panels * Ad-hoc stop-specific timetables for TfL services

Tube & Rail Including Licensing

TfL's Tube and rail services include London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Rail and the Elizabeth line. Typical cartography requirements include multiple versions of network maps depending on customer requirements and map product location. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Tube maps * In car maps for all modes * Weekly engineering maps * As hoc tube and rail closure maps * Rail replacement bus linears * DLR and Rail Network map This Lot also includes the provision of tube map licensing. TfL Marketing Services licenses various versions of the standard 'Tube map' and 'Rail and Tube map' products to third parties who wish to include these in their own printed or digital publications. The Service Provider will be expected to administer this licensing process on behalf of TfL Marketing Services.

Legible London & Cycle Hire Docking Stations

This Lot captures artwork content requirements primarily for Legible London street signs but also paper-based business as usual products such as Continue your Journeys (CYJ)s. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Legible London infoliths * Local area maps * Continuing Your Journey mapping * Ad hoc Legible London mapping * Cycle Hire Docking station maps * Explore London with Santander Cycles Guide

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005462-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Mrs Eleanor Spicer
Contact Email
eleanorspicer@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0ES
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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