Planning

Cable Car - Operate and Maintain

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

21 Apr 2022 at 13:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is planned by Transport for London (TfL) for the operation and maintenance of the Cable Car, located across the River Thames in London. This initiative falls under the transport equipment industry category and has an estimated value of £30 million. The tender period is set to end on 9 May 2022, urging interested suppliers to engage in a Market Sounding Questionnaire to provide insights into the procurement structure. It is crucial to note that this phase is for information gathering and does not commit TfL to a future procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and facilities management sectors, particularly those with expertise in operating and maintaining cable systems. Companies specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance, customer service management, and business development initiatives will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. By participating, suppliers can position themselves to enhance their market presence and potentially secure a contract that not only involves routine operations but also explores innovative ways to increase revenue through retail and new experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cable Car - Operate and Maintain

Notice Description

TfL is seeking information from the potential suppliers in the various markets delivering services similar to those required to operate and maintain the Cable Car. Interested suppliers will be able to view and response to the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). TfL is issuing this PIN to invite responses from the market, with a view to understanding how the procurement may be structured to suit market capability. This PIN and MSQ form a standalone exercise intended to inform TfL as described above. As such, it does not form part of any procurement process. This MSQ should not be read as committing TfL to carrying out a procurement process. TfL reserves the right but is not obliged to carry out a procurement process in the future. If TfL were to decide to hold a procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, if TfL carry out a procurement process, any responses to this MSQ will not be considered as part of any pre-qualification or tender stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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
ocds-h6vhtk-032f2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010383-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Miss Jessica Denton
Contact Email
jessdenton@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070000000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice URLs

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