Planning

Dial a Ride Low Floor Vehicles

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 20:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for acquiring approximately 300 "Dial a Ride" low-floor vehicles. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" and is classified as a goods purchase. The procurement is part of the planned projects by TfL and was announced on 14th May 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 31st March 2031 and run until 30th March 2035, with further communication planned by 29th February 2028. The procurement is based in London, and managed under the legal framework identified by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or leasing transport vehicles. Companies specialising in public transport solutions and innovations in low-floor vehicle technology would find the tender particularly advantageous. With TfL as a significant player in urban mobility, participating in this procurement could potentially lead to a steady contractual partnership, enhancing business growth and positioning within the UK transport sector. Businesses with experience in fulfilling large-scale contracts and a presence within the UK market would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dial a Ride Low Floor Vehicles

Notice Description

The purchase or lease of c300 Dial A Ride Low floor vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044667-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Feb 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2031 - 30 Mar 2035 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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