Planning

92TS Central Line Heavy Overhaul Early Market Engagement for Auto couplers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

04 May 2022 at 15:18

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is initiating the procurement process for the "92TS Central Line Heavy Overhaul Early Market Engagement for Auto couplers." This project falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on buffers and drawgear, and is critical for the maintenance of 85 eight-car and 5 four-car trains on the Central Line and W&C. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a key deadline for interested suppliers to submit their expressions of interest via ProContract by 14:00 on 18th May 2022. The primary location for delivery will be within the UK.

This early market engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in railway components and manufacturing, to showcase their products and capabilities. Suppliers that specialise in auto-couplers, drawbars, and associated drawgear will find this engagement particularly beneficial. Participating in this procurement exercise can lead to long-term contracts with TfL, enhancing suppliers' market standing and fostering growth in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

92TS Central Line Heavy Overhaul Early Market Engagement for Auto couplers

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is inviting suppliers to participate in the early market engagement for the 92TS Central Line and W&C Auto-Couplers / Drawbars + Corresponding Drawgear Overhaul. This involves the supply and/or manufacture of the replacements for the London Underground 92 Tube Stock. Central Line total of 85 x 8 car trains and W&C 92TS has further 5 x 4 car trains. The Auto-couplers, Drawbars and associated drawgear require an essential overhaul as a part of the upcoming 2022 92TS Programme Lift.. The aim of the replacements are to ensure reliability, improved energy efficiency and an extended lifecycle. TFL is seeking to engage with industry experts, suppliers and trade bodies through this Prior Information Note(PIN) to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME). Through EME, TfL would like to review the indicative programme, understand the current market appetite, capacity and capability, and help to determine a cost effective solution .Interested parties are requested to respond to the Early Market Engagement' PIN by expressing an interest as outlined below. Information provided as part of this early market engagement will be used to inform TfL's approach to the delivery of the Auto Couplers Overhaul. TfL may at is sole discretion enter into further discussions with respondents submission of Expression of Interest (EOI). Suppliers are invited to register their interest via ProContract by 14 pm on 18th may 2022. Please address/title your email: Organisation Name - Confirmation of your interest in Transport for " 92TS Central Line Heavy Overhaul Early Market Engagement for Auto couplers". Suppliers should provide: a) company name and company registration number; b) key contact details; and c) Response to the EME Questionnaire in regards to the scope which will be used by TfL for engagement planning purposes. This PIN is issued solely for the purposes of the market engagement. No information contained in this document, or provided during and for the market engagement exercise, constitutes any commitment by TfL or any member of the TfL group or any of its or their stakeholders to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for TfL, and TfL is not bound to accept any proposals offered. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the market engagement. Any possible future procurement of any services, supplies or works by TfL would be carried out strictly in accordance with any relevant obligations under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for London (TfL) is inviting suppliers to participate in the early market engagement for the 92TS Central Line and W&C Auto-Couplers / Drawbars + Corresponding Drawgear Overhaul. This involves the supply and/or manufacture of the replacements for the London Underground 92 Tube Stock. Central Line total of 85 x 8 car trains and W&C 92TS has further 5 x 4 car trains. The Auto-couplers, Drawbars and associated drawgear require an essential overhaul as a part of the upcoming 2022 92TS Programme Lift.. The aim of the replacements are to ensure reliability, improved energy efficiency and an extended lifecycle. TFL is seeking to engage with industry experts, suppliers and trade bodies through this Prior Information Note(PIN) to participate in Early Market Engagement (EME). Through EME, TfL would like to review the indicative programme, understand the current market appetite, capacity and capability, and help to determine a cost effective solution .Interested parties are requested to respond to the Early Market Engagement' PIN by expressing an interest as outlined below. Information provided as part of this early market engagement will be used to inform TfL's approach to the delivery of the Auto Couplers Overhaul. TfL may at is sole discretion enter into further discussions with respondents submission of Expression of Interest (EOI). Suppliers are invited to register their interest via ProContract by 14 pm on 18th may 2022. Please address/title your email: Organisation Name - Confirmation of your interest in Transport for " 92TS Central Line Heavy Overhaul Early Market Engagement for Auto couplers". Suppliers should provide: a) company name and company registration number; b) key contact details; and c) Response to the EME Questionnaire in regards to the scope which will be used by TfL for engagement planning purposes. This PIN is issued solely for the purposes of the market engagement. No information contained in this document, or provided during and for the market engagement exercise, constitutes any commitment by TfL or any member of the TfL group or any of its or their stakeholders to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for TfL, and TfL is not bound to accept any proposals offered. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the market engagement. Any possible future procurement of any services, supplies or works by TfL would be carried out strictly in accordance with any relevant obligations under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0333be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011553-2022
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

34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

34631200 - Buffers and drawgear

34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2022Expired
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
Mr Farid Saidi
Contact Email
faridsaidi@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079186886

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice URLs

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