--- title: "TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2017-07-14" --- # TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c2a10-8b47-4593-a496-bd6bc24f4c7e.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), pertains to the contract titled "TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components". This tender falls within the transport equipment industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, this procurement invites market engagement activities, including a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by 5 PM on 4 August 2017, as this input will help inform the procurement strategy. The estimated value for this project is £25,000,000. This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying metal components, particularly those equipped to engage with TfL's specifications for asset maintenance in transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capacity and capabilities to produce bespoke solutions would be well-suited for participation. By leveraging the early market engagement phase, potential bidders can better understand TfL's needs and align their offerings accordingly, fostering growth within the sector. ## Notice Transport for London (TfL) is inviting companies through London Underground Limited (LUL) to participate in the market engagement for the above procurement. The scope of this tender is to manufacture metal components which will be utilised within assemblies for various asset maintenance areas (Rolling stock, Track, and Signals). The early market engagement activities will include a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ), TfL seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the procurement of bespoke metal components. Its primary focus is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities and will be used to inform the procurement strategy. Any feedback that we receive will be reviewed, analysed and may be taken into account in finalising the strategy. Responses will be treated in confidence and shared within TfL only. For your feedback to be taken into account it must be received by 5pm on 04/08/2017. Terms of the Market Engagement: LUL will manage this process in an open and transparent manner. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the market engagement exercise. Direct or indirect canvassing of any employee or agent of LUL, TfL or any TfL group company by any company concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any such employee or agent concerning this PIN outside of the formal process described in this document may result in the disqualification of the company from consideration of any future procurement activity. This PIN is issued solely for the purposes of the market engagement. No information contained in this document, or provided during and for the market engagement exercise, constitutes any commitment by LUL, TfL or any other member of the TfL group or any of its or their stakeholders to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for LUL and LUL is not bound to accept any proposals offered. LUL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the market engagement. Any possible future procurement of any services, supplies or works by LUL would be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Utilities Contracts Regulations. Submission of Expression of Interest If you would like to participate in this market engagement, please submit your expression of interest via TfL's eTendering portal, If you have not already done so, please register as a supplier on our eTendering site, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login In order to participate, you must have a user account set-up on ProContract. You will see TfL listed as a buying organisation and new opportunities (such as TFL 00716 - Supply of bespoke manufactured Metal Components) will become available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cbbf16-5608-4a65-8591-fde523d0af6f | | 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 | 14 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 | £25,000,000 | | 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 | East London | | Postcode | E14 4HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 12:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cbbf16-5608-4a65-8591-fde523d0af6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cbbf16-5608-4a65-8591-fde523d0af6f 14th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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