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Planning

03 Apr 2023 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for the Docklands Light Railway and Transport for London Rail Concessions. The procurement, falling under the category of public transport services by railways, is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are required to register interest to participate in market engagement exercises and subsequent procurement processes. Key upcoming activities include a potential supplier briefing day in late May or early June 2023. The contract period is estimated to start on 1st April 2025 and last for a duration of 3240 days.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing rail passenger services and related services in the public transport sector. Suppliers interested in rail services for the Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line, and London Overground should consider engaging with TfL to explore potential opportunities. The procurement method is open, specifically an expression of interest for rail services. Businesses with expertise in public transport operations and related services in London and Greater London are well-suited to compete in this planned tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Docklands Light Railway and Transport for London Rail Concessions

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary Prior Information Notice (PIN) for services likely to be procured in relation to the provision of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground. The purpose of this notice is to alert the supplier community to these potential opportunities, and to assist Transport for London with developing aspects of its procurement strategy. 1. The purpose of this PIN is to: (a) alert potential suppliers to opportunities in relation to the provision of rail passenger services for: (i) Docklands Light Railway (ii) Elizabeth Line (iii) London Overground (b) inform potential suppliers of possible early market engagement arrangements in relation to the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground; and (c) invite potential suppliers to register an expression of interest in taking part in any market engagement exercise and/or participating in any subsequent procurement process. 2. Transport for London, through its subsidiary companies, Docklands Light Railway Limited (DLRL) and Rail for London Limited (RfL), may wish to undertake early market engagement in relation to its proposals for the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services. 3. The purpose of any early market engagement would be to receive market feedback that may be used to assist DLRL and RfL in understanding the current supply market and to help scope and structure their respective requirements for the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground. 4. The precise nature of any such early market engagement will be determined by DLRL and RfL, which may take the form of a supplier briefing day and/or other direct engagement with potential suppliers either collectively or on a one-to-one basis. 5. Should DLRL and/or RfL wish to hold a supplier briefing day or any other similar industry day, it is anticipated that this would be held in late May or early June 2023 6. Potential suppliers interested in taking part in any market engagement exercise and/or participating in any subsequent procurement process are requested to express an interest by following the instructions detailed in section VI.1 and TfL will provide details of any proposed early market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009695-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Request for expression of interest - only for rail
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

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
Postcode Area
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

Notice URLs

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