Planning

TfL Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

20 May 2024 at 19:04

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Bus Safety, Measures, and in-service compliance testing services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Interested bidders have the opportunity to participate in an Early Market Engagement exercise, which includes a Prior Information Notice, Expression of Interest, and Market Sounding Questionnaire. The deadline for expressing interest is 17th June 2024. The procurement is valued at £800,000 and falls under the technical inspection and testing services category.

This tender by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in technical inspection and testing services, particularly in the field of buses and coaches, to engage with TfL and potentially secure a contract for providing Bus Safety, Measures, and compliance testing services. Suppliers who can efficiently respond to the Early Market Engagement process and meet the specified requirements will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which aims to enhance the safety and compliance standards of bus operations in London.

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Notice Title

TfL Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking an early market engagement exercise, by inviting potential suppliers to a supplier day and completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) for the Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing. Early Market Engagement process -Prior Information Notice - Return: EoI & MSQ - Supplier 1:1 Meetings - Decision on next Steps Prior Information Notice (PIN) The PIN is the first stage of this Early Market Engagement, this is to inform the market of TfL's current strategy and business requirements as it pertains to Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing and how to register their interest and complete the MSQ linked within this document. Expression of Interest (EOI) To express an interest for this opportunity, interested bidders must confirm via: Emeliawilson@tfl.gov.uk by 9:00, 17th June 2024. You must provide: * Organisation Name * Company Registration * Key contact name * Key contact email address * Telephone Number Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) The MSQ seeks to obtain feedback from the market in relation to the project and its requirements. Interested parties are invited to complete the MSQ and return their responses. Any feedback received will be reviewed, analysed, and may be considered by the project team in developing any subsequent procurement strategy for any potential procurement activity. Link to MSQ: https://forms.office.com/e/p2FdMM8eTk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking an early market engagement exercise, by inviting potential suppliers to a supplier day and completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) for the Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing. Early Market Engagement process -Prior Information Notice - Return: EoI & MSQ - Supplier 1:1 Meetings - Decision on next Steps Prior Information Notice (PIN) The PIN is the first stage of this Early Market Engagement, this is to inform the market of TfL's current strategy and business requirements as it pertains to Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing and how to register their interest and complete the MSQ linked within this document. Expression of Interest (EOI) To express an interest for this opportunity, interested bidders must confirm via: Emeliawilson@tfl.gov.uk by 9:00, 17th June 2024. You must provide: * Organisation Name * Company Registration * Key contact name * Key contact email address * Telephone Number Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) The MSQ seeks to obtain feedback from the market in relation to the project and its requirements. Interested parties are invited to complete the MSQ and return their responses. Any feedback received will be reviewed, analysed, and may be considered by the project team in developing any subsequent procurement strategy for any potential procurement activity. Link to MSQ: https://forms.office.com/e/p2FdMM8eTk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04690f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015924-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2024Expired
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
Deepa Halai
Contact Email
deepahalai@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7510500312

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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