--- title: "tfl_scp_001904_NRM_Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2019-01-21" --- # tfl_scp_001904_NRM_Refurbishment Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-308ce6b7-f17e-408a-9e12-ea9f8ca1d179.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of the tender titled "tfl_scp_001904_NRM_Refurbishment," which focuses on the refurbishment of 1,000 New Routemaster buses operating in London. This procurement process aims to maintain ambiance and vehicle standards to enhance customer experience. Key milestones include the engagement end date on 22nd February 2019. The classification for this tender falls under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services specific to vehicles and related equipment, as well as bus maintenance services, primarily within the Greater London area. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and refurbishment, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in this sector. Companies involved in repair, aesthetic upgradation, and servicing of transport vehicles, especially those suited for extensive fleets, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging with TfL in their supplier engagement activities could establish valuable partnerships and facilitate business growth in the public transport sector. ## Notice Transport for London (TfL) is an executive body of the Greater London Authority, created in 2000 as the integrated body responsible for the Capital's transport system. Its primary role is to implement the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy and manage transport services across the Capital. TfL is made up of many predecessor organisations covering almost all transport modes in London, and therefore has the ingredients and accumulated experience to provide one of the largest integrated transport systems in the world. TfL owns 1,000 New Routemasters (NRMs) which are leased out to bus operating companies to operate on specific routes which predominately operate in Central London. As an incarnation of the original AEC Routemaster, NRMs have become an iconic feature in London's streets and gained reputational importance to the brand of TfL. The NRM is a unique bus designed and intended to be used in London for its full economic life. The first NRMs were introduced into TfL's bus fleet in in February 2012 and are now due their mid-life aesthetic refurbishment. The latest operational NRM was introduced in early 2017 meaning that all 1,000 buses will need to be refurbished over the next 5 years. The objectives of this refurbishment include maintaining a good level of ambiance and vehicle standards for customers as well as the positive impacts this may have on patronage numbers. If you are interested in taking part in this procurement opportunity and or participating in TfL's supplier engagement activities please copy and paste https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=93a61ea3-da14-e911-80f0-005056b64545 into your browser and search for "tfl_scp_001904_NRM_Refurbishment" within the opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ab9fc4-cb7d-4141-a0ca-e2a32c1134ee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Feb 2019 | | 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 0BD | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50113200 - Bus maintenance services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ab9fc4-cb7d-4141-a0ca-e2a32c1134ee - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d84f788-884f-4202-a790-5eaa9f7c79ad - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d26c3-82e5-4ea2-8c35-c5dfb108f6d8 - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f0450-7333-488e-8f56-38d0fef56420 - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c01395-f7c2-417f-8366-c3fddc09488a - 21 Jan 2019 at 16:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c11eef-5cb2-4d58-9a9b-f907b13afdee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ab9fc4-cb7d-4141-a0ca-e2a32c1134ee 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d84f788-884f-4202-a790-5eaa9f7c79ad 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522d26c3-82e5-4ea2-8c35-c5dfb108f6d8 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155f0450-7333-488e-8f56-38d0fef56420 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c01395-f7c2-417f-8366-c3fddc09488a 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c11eef-5cb2-4d58-9a9b-f907b13afdee 21st January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=93a61ea3-da14-e911-80f0-005056b64545 Supplier Engagement Opportunities - Advert ## Notice URLs - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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