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title: "DLR - Vehicle Mounted Obstacle Detection Development"
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published: "2017-07-11"
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# DLR - Vehicle Mounted Obstacle Detection Development

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1248b4d9-a5a6-4fc7-9370-9f202b880f8d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DLR - Vehicle Mounted Obstacle Detection Development" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Transport for London. This project falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category, with a specific focus on vehicle-mounted obstacle detection systems. The relevant engagement milestone is set for 23rd February 2018, when the engagement will conclude, while the market engagement notice was published on 11th July 2017. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and aims to explore the feasibility of detecting unintended obstacles on the network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, design, and development of transport safety technologies, particularly those specialising in obstacle detection systems. Companies that provide transport equipment and auxiliary products, as well as those with expertise in railway transport services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market engagement. Engaging with Transport for London may open doors for collaboration in advancing safety solutions within urban transportation frameworks.

## Notice

DLR is inviting companies to participate in a market engagement, on whether a vehicle mounted obstacle detection system capable of detecting unintended obstacles on the network is feasible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255379cb-6790-41fb-81fa-9f684c925d25 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 11:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255379cb-6790-41fb-81fa-9f684c925d25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255379cb-6790-41fb-81fa-9f684c925d25
  11th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5c0b8f-97d1-4637-a961-602ede01e788
  Vehicle Mounted Obstacle Detection System

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