Planning

Zero Emission Fleet - Charging Infrastructure

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

05 Jun 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process for the Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) Charging Infrastructure to support London’s ambition to become a net zero city by 2030. This initiative involves the transformation of TfL’s operational support fleet, comprising approximately 1,000 vehicles, into battery electric vehicles with suitable charging facilities across multiple locations in London. The procurement currently in the planning stage invites interested parties to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) by responding to a market sounding questionnaire by the deadline of 9th July 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting vehicle refuelling services, with a procurement method tailored for large-scale infrastructure under the UK Public Contracts Regulations. The project is scheduled to commence in February 2027, with a contract period extending until February 2037.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the electric vehicle infrastructure domain, particularly those offering home-based charging solutions and Charging as a Service (CaaS). Companies with experience in deploying large-scale charging networks, and those capable of providing cost-effective and innovative solutions, will find this procurement a lucrative prospect. The transition of TfL’s fleet to zero emission not only aligns with environmental goals but also promises the potential for significant business growth and partnership with one of the largest transport authorities in the United Kingdom. Interested companies are encouraged to collaborate in addressing operational requirements and leveraging the opportunity for long-term engagement and service provision with TfL.

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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 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 information being collated shows that there are battery electric vehicle alternatives, with different 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 electric vehicle charging points to ensure operational resilience. Previous rounds of preliminary (early) market engagement for Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) Charging Infrastructure (carried out prior to the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force) have provided valuable insight to understand how charging infrastructure across TfL's estate could be facilitated, including, general supplier and service provider appetite, capacity, and capability, as well as perceived risks. Due to the need to maximise value for money, there is now a need to explore different charging solutions that could support the operational integrity of the TfL vehicle fleet. To address this, TfL will be issuing a market sounding questionnaire that seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to: A) the indicative cost, procurement and implementation of a home-based charging solution to support TfL's transition to a ZEF. B) ascertaining a more detailed cost estimate based on TfL's vehicle fleet operations associated with Charging as a Service (CaaS).

Planning Information

To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for ZEF Charging Infrastructure please email Emma Milam (emma.milam@tfl.gov.uk) and Mezan Ahmed (mezanahmed@tfl.gov.uk) to express an interest. You will then be added to TfL's mailing list for ZEF Charging Infrastructure PME and will receive (by return email) the market sounding questionnaire (MSQ) for Home-based Charging Solutions and Charging as a Service (CaaS). Please note the return deadline for this MSQ is 9 July 2025. Expressing an interest in ZEF Charging Infrastructure also means you are eligible to participate in any future rounds of PME that TfL conducts in relation to this project.

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/030076-2025
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
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2027 - 18 Feb 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
Emma Milam
Contact Email
emma.milam@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 Documents

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