Planning

London Overground 3 Concession

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON/RAIL FOR LONDON LIMITED

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Planning

12 Nov 2024 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the London Overground 3 Concession, led by Transport for London (TfL) and its subsidiary Rail for London Limited (RfL), is currently in the planning stage. This process involves the provision of rail passenger services and related services for the London Overground. This notice rectifies a previous voluntary prior information notice and updates the market about changes in the expectations for the contractual arrangements. Key dates include the commencement of the Supplier Qualification (SQ) stage expected during the week beginning 25 November 2024, with the contract period projected to start on 3 May 2026, lasting approximately ten years. The procurement will take place in London and Greater London under the industry categories of rail and metro transport services, adhering to an open competitive tendering process as outlined in Regulation 1370/2007.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, specifically for companies specialising in public transport services by railways. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality railway passenger services within a metropolitan area will find this procurement advantageous. Companies experienced in competitive tendering and with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements, such as Regulation 1370/2007, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to form a partnership with the reputable public body, TfL, providing a platform to enhance their market presence and contribute to London's integrated transport network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Overground 3 Concession

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary rectification of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for services likely to be procured in relation to the provision of rail passenger services and other related services for London Overground. This notice is intended to rectify Periodic indicative notice reference 2023/S 000-009694 (Docklands Light Railway and Transport for London Rail Concessions) dated 3 April 2023. This notice does not impact or otherwise further rectify the separate rectification notice made in respect of the Elizabeth line 2 and Transport for London Rail Concessions notice dated 24 October 2023 (notice reference 2023/S 000-031324). The purpose of this notice is to update the market in relation to the expected process to appoint a successor operator to provide railway passenger services for London Overground. It is currently anticipated that the Supplier Qualification (SQ) stage of the procurement process for the Elizabeth line will begin during the week commencing 25 November 2024. It is currently the intention that, notwithstanding that such notice is not required under regulation 1370/2007 (as amended, such regulation governing the procurement process and as explained in more detail below), a voluntary contract notice will be published at the commencement of the SQ stage of the procurement process for the London Overground 3 Concession.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036507-2024
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
12 Nov 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON/RAIL FOR LONDON LIMITED
Contact Name
TfL Rail Procurements
Contact Email
tflrailprocurements@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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