Planning

Zero Emission Fleet - Charging Infrastructure

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jun 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of their Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) - Charging Infrastructure procurement process. The initiative aims to support London's target of being a net zero city by 2030 by transitioning TfL's support vehicle fleet to battery electric vehicles. This procurement process involves the installation of approximately 400 Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) across TfL sites in London by 2034. Preliminary market engagement is underway, with businesses invited to participate by responding to a market sounding questionnaire. The deadline for this current engagement is 1 May 2026, marking a key date for interested parties. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting vehicle refuelling services in the United Kingdom.

The ZEF Charging Infrastructure procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electric vehicle charging solutions, infrastructure management, and related services. Companies capable of managing back-office systems and offering efficient and innovative charging solutions, such as Charging-as-a-Service, stand to benefit significantly. Engaging in this project would be advantageous for providers who can support large-scale operations and deliver superior maintenance services. Given the project's scope and TfL's strategic vision, businesses equipped to offer cost-effective and scalable solutions will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their footprint in the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zero Emission Fleet - Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

In 2018 the Mayors Transport Strategy and London Environment Strategy set the ambitious target for London to be a net zero city by 2030. Transport for London (TfL) has a significant role to play in supporting the Mayor of London in achieving this, including transitioning the TfL support vehicle fleet. The TfL operational support fleet consists of c. 1000 vehicles, mostly vans of various sizes, operating across several TfL sites around London, including depots, tube stations, bus stations, offices, etc. The fleet size across these TfL site locations ranges from c. 1 vehicle to over 100 vehicles. The Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) project aims to install c400 Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) by 2034. The main use of the support fleet is to facilitate maintenance across the network to ensure TfL operations and services always run smoothly. Due to the operational hours of TfL services, much of this work and vehicle usage is done overnight. Vehicle usage information being collated shows that there are battery electric vehicle (BEV) alternatives and suitable charging options on the market for most of the vehicles. Some large depots and others where emergency response vehicles are located may need a higher number of rapid EVCPs. Previous rounds of preliminary (early) market engagement for Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) Charging Infrastructure have provided valuable insight to supplier capability, financial models (including supplier partial and full capital - funded delivery), and approaches to home-based charging and Charging-as-a-Service. To support TfL's continued development of a procurement strategy for the the ZEF Charging Infrastructure requirement there is a need to engage further with the market to gain insight in relation to back-office charge point management systems, maintenance services, and understanding the market's preferred delivery approach to procurement /contracting under a buyer (TfL) funded financial model. TfL is progressing this engagement by issuing a new market sounding questionnaire (MSQ) that specifically addresses these topics (please see section 1 of this Preliminary Engagement Notice for further details)

Planning Information

This Preliminary Engagement Notice is being issued for the primary reason of seeking information from the market ahead of launching the ZEF Charging Infrastructure procurement, which is anticipated to commence later in 2026. To participate in this round of preliminary market engagement (PME), organisations are required to access and submit a response to a market sounding questionnaire (MSQ) via Microsoft Forms using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/dP6Cj7jCpC Please note that further preliminary market engagement may take place for this project, and TfL may conduct one to one discussions with organisations to explore and better understand their responses to the MSQ. If you would like to receive a pdf copy of this MSQ (for information purposes only (so you can review the background information and questions to determine whether you wish to complete the questionnaire in MS Forms) then please email Emma Milam (Commercial Manager) at emmamilam@tfl.gov.uk and Madeleine Shermer (Commercial Manager) at madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk Please note the deadline for submitting an MSQ response is 12pm (noon) on 1 May 2026 Additionally, if you wish to be added to TfL's mailing list for ZEF Charging Infrastructure, please email Emma Milam (emma.milam@tfl.gov.uk) and Madeleine Shermer (madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk). You will then be kept informed of further developments in relation to this project and notified if TfL conducts any future PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05432d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032766-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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 Documents

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