Tender

Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Aug 2025 at 12:50

PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 09:11

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 14:04

Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial," initiated by Transport for London, entailed planning and subsequent withdrawal stages. The buying organisation, Transport for London, categorised under public authority central government, sought to procure zero emission vehicles for a trial period in the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category. The process was initially in the planning stage with future procurement notices planned for December 2025. Although initially planned with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2027, the tender status was recently marked as withdrawn on 7th August 2025, cancelling a significant procurement opportunity.

This procurement could have offered significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of transport equipment and zero emission vehicles. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to participate, reflecting a focus on inclusivity in the procurement process. Despite the withdrawal, businesses in environmentally sustainable transport sectors should remain vigilant for future opportunities as progression towards zero emission initiatives is a significant area of public transport investment and potential growth. Transport for London typically operates open procurement methods that encourage wide competition, presenting ample opportunities for innovative suppliers.

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Notice Title

Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial

Notice Description

Procurement of zero emission dial a ride vehicles for a trial period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Madeleine Shermer
Contact Email
madeleineshermer@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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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