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title: "Innovation Collaboration Framework"
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# Innovation Collaboration Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fca5708-07e7-4564-b4c9-d04a9f86dc8d

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Transport for London, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Innovation Collaboration Framework" tender, which falls under the services category. The procurement method used was a selective process with competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ended on 10th November 2022, with a contract period spanning from 14th December 2023 to 14th December 2029. The tender was awarded on 14th November 2023, with a contract value of £15,000,000. The procurement aims to develop innovative solutions to address TfL's priority transport issues.

This tender for the "Innovation Collaboration Framework" presents opportunities for businesses to engage with Transport for London in developing and implementing innovative solutions. Businesses in industries related to electrical machinery, equipment, software systems, and IT services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves multiple project phases, including research and development, scaling and implementation, and co-commercialisation, providing a comprehensive platform for business growth and collaboration within the transport sector.

## Notice

The framework (with only one lot) was tendered under PCR 2015, using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). This offered TfL the option to negotiate relevant aspects with tenderers during the procedure. Note - The PS15m value of the ICF is the estimated maximum total spend by TfL for the procurement and implementation of innovative solutions over 4(+2 years) at phase 2 (scaling). The PS15m does not include the cost of research and development (this is provided by the partners at their own risk) or income from co-commercialising. ICF partners will be required to develop innovative solutions to solve TfL problems and where considered appropriate by TfL, work with TfL to co-commercialise the solutions. These innovation projects will be instructed via call-off contracts. Each project will comprise up to three phases: - Research and Development - Scaling and implementation at TfL sites - Joint commercialisation The ICF will support the delivery of the Mayor's Transport Strategy and create solutions to address TfL's priority transport issues. It will provide a new route for accessing innovation-focused partners via a single lot structure, allowing partners to be appointed directly or, at TfL's discretion, via mini-competition. It also provides a route to commercialise solutions within the UK and internationally. Each call-off contract will comprise up to three phases depending on the nature of the project and the findings at each stage: Phase 1: R&D/Trialling and Testing/Proof of Concept - the partner develops a solution at their own risk, with TfL providing support including subject matter expertise and test beds for trails. Phase 2: Scaling and Implementation for TfL - if TfL decides to procure the solution TfL will pay an agreed sum for delivery and implementation as set out in the call-off contract. Phase 3: Co-commercialisation - the partner will lead the commercialisation of the solution where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e0f288-e791-4164-b989-c710de3a5081 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2023 - 14 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MERCEDES BENZ; SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 00:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e0f288-e791-4164-b989-c710de3a5081
- 21 Feb 2024 at 00:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e0f288-e791-4164-b989-c710de3a5081

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e0f288-e791-4164-b989-c710de3a5081
  21st February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9b579b8-c033-4926-9f75-b18dc0b468be
  Mercedes ICF Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdb75e7e-ec92-4440-9c2e-cd72c64454b8
  Sopra Steria ICF Redacted Contract
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001771-2024#complementary_info-heading
  Associated Find a Tender Award Notice

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