Tender

Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing" under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of buses." The procurement involves three lots: Whole vehicle laboratory testing, Whole vehicle testing external, and Laboratory component testing, each with a duration of 1080 days and subject to renewal prior to contract expiry. Expressions of interest must be submitted via TfL's SAP Ariba system by the deadline of 7 January 2025. The procurement process adheres to a restricted procedure, and suppliers need to confirm their interest by emailing Emelia Wilson and must complete the Ariba registration if not already done. The procurement documents are accessible electronically through the Ariba platform.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in bus repair and maintenance services. It is particularly well-suited for companies with capabilities in vehicle and component testing, as well as those experienced in compliance testing for bus safety measures. By participating in this procurement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and establish a significant partnership with TfL, a leading public transport authority. Interested suppliers must ensure they meet the suitability criteria and complete the necessary registration and confirmation procedures to access the full procurement documents and submit their responses.

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Notice Title

Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing

Notice Description

This is a Call for Competition under Utilities (2016) on behalf of Transport for London inviting candidates to enter the prequalification phase for Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing. Expressions of interest are invited by completion of a Supplier Selection Questionnaire(SSQ), which is found at the SAP ARIBA address above.

Lot Information

Whole vehicle laboratory testing

*Lot 1 - Whole vehicle laboratory testing

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

Whole vehicle testing external

* Lot 2 - Whole vehicle testing external

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

Laboratory component testing

Lot 3 - Laboratory component testing

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038714-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Emelia Wilson
Contact Email
emeliawilson@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

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