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title: "TfL 94838 - Academic Reseach - Bus Location System"
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# TfL 94838 - Academic Reseach - Bus Location System

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f452807-eafa-4e66-ba0f-3a1d2035fc90

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the award process for the tender titled "TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System," which falls under the research services category (CPV code: 73110000). This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, offered a total contract value of £30,000 and was located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 21st February 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2020. Although the tender process ended on 1st January 2020, the project has been successfully awarded to the University of Nottingham.

The awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in academic research, specifically in developing standards for transportation operations. Companies experienced in location systems and bus operation efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With a focus on innovative solutions, this procurement could lead to partnerships that foster business growth within the transport services sector.

## Notice

Defining a standard for location of bus operations to document a measure. This will be used in the Ibus tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3582f61-5fc3-4b27-875d-44afe6bf314f
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/883783df-cbf3-4b5c-9aff-8e6c15114afc
  TfL 94838 - Academic Research - Bus Location System

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