Planning

TfL Rapids Re-Let Project

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the TfL Rapids Re-Let Project. The project focuses on the operation and maintenance of rapid electric vehicle charge points installed across various locations in London, including TfL highways and land. This market engagement process aims to gather valuable insights from potential suppliers through a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), due by 15 September 2025. This preliminary engagement is part of TfL's strategy to ensure the continued service of these charge points. The procurement falls within the "services" industry category and targets the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKI.

The TfL Rapids Re-Let Project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle refuelling services, particularly those with expertise in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Businesses capable of maintaining and potentially upgrading the network of existing rapid charge points, including those dedicated to taxis, are well-suited for this tender. The long-term nature of the contract, set to run from February 2029 to February 2039, provides an avenue for sustained business growth. TfL is open to proposals that explore new funding models or enhance current infrastructure, offering innovative suppliers the chance to play a strategic role in the future of London's electric vehicle charging network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL Rapids Re-Let Project

Notice Description

In 2017, Transport for London (TfL) awarded a framework agreement for the delivery of rapid electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs). Between 2018 and 2021, approximately 300 50kW rapid chargers were installed across TfL, borough, and private land sites. Of these, 142 EVCPs were delivered on TfL highways and land, comprising a mix of taxi-dedicated and publicly accessible EVCPs. TfL was responsible for the enabling works (such as site design, power connections, and civil engineering) to prepare locations for EVCP installation. The supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of the EVCPs is carried out by the charge point operators appointed under the framework agreement. To ensure continuity of service, TfL plans to re-tender these sites for the continued operation and maintenance of the rapid EVCPs at these locations. TfL is currently seeking to gauge market interest in taking over the operation and maintenance of this infrastructure. We are also interested in understanding the market's appetite to retain the existing network of taxi-dedicated EVCPs. At this stage, TfL anticipates maintaining the current network configuration. However, we are currently exploring funding models and are open to proposals that include upgrading existing infrastructure with newer models. Additionally, TfL is exploring the feasibility of enhancing current designs and increasing power supply capacity.

Planning Information

This Preliminary Engagement Notice is being issued for the primary reason of seeking information from the market ahead of launching the anticipated TfL Rapid Re-Let Project procurement. Engagement is being sought via a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which aims to gather feedback from potential suppliers including, but not limited to market interest and capability and risks and issues. To participate in this early market engagement, organisations are required to access and submit a response to the MSQ via Microsoft Forms using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v2W9H-9d6k6mkqCJwlU0ayukND4wRWRAmEwYK1IV_CxUOEVTOE82QU0wOFVDU1FBWDVZWkRUSEdaSi4u Further details on the TfL Rapid Re-Let Project and guidance on how to complete and return a response to the MSQ can be found by clicking the above link. Please note the deadline for submitting an MSQ response is Monday, 15 September 2025. TfL also reserves the right to conduct further rounds of preliminary market engagement in relation to this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050921-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2029 - 2 Feb 2039 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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