--- title: "tfl_scp_002246: AVAS Bus Sounder MSQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2021-11-12" --- # tfl_scp_002246: AVAS Bus Sounder MSQ Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e33171c-a6c9-49e6-a0d8-c1d6c8385369.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "tfl_scp_002246: AVAS Bus Sounder MSQ". The tender aims to gather market feedback on the availability of acoustic vehicle alerting systems compliant with UNECE Regulation 138, which mandates that new quiet-running vehicles must be equipped with such a system. The engagement end date for this market sounding questionnaire is set for 26th November 2021 at 12:00 PM. This initiative focuses on the transport sector, specifically within London, where TfL oversees a comprehensive network of transport services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sound system technology, particularly those that can develop solutions tailored for the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. Participants can engage in this market sounding process, providing feedback that may influence future specifications for bus vehicle sounders, thus positioning themselves for potential future contracts as TfL moves forward with its AVAS retrofit project. ## Notice Transport for London Overview TfL was created in 2000 as the integrated body responsible for London's transport system. TfL is a functional body of the Greater London Authority. Its primary role is to implement the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy and manage transport services to, from and within London. TfL manages London's buses, the Tube network, Docklands Light Railway, Overground and Trams. TfL also runs Santander Cycles, London River Services, Victoria Coach Station, the Emirates Air Line and London Transport Museum. As well as controlling a 580km network of main roads and the city's 6,000 traffic lights, TfL also regulates London's taxis and private hire vehicles and the Congestion Charge scheme. Further background on what TfL does can be found on the TfL website here: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/what-we-do Project Overview United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation 138 requires the addition of an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) on all new quiet running vehicles. The regulation came into effect for all new vehicle models of this type manufactured after 1st July 2019 and applies to all quiet running vehicles manufactured after 1st July 2021. Currently, our AVAS for buses plays the TfL Urban Bus Sound on quiet-running buses moving at speeds up to a maximum of 28kph, this sound emanates from the front of the bus. The speakers that are currently in use are of a lower audio fidelity than is ideal for the sound quality but there are other limitations for any suitable sounder to overcome including a limited space/size and minimum IP67rating or above (to prevent water/dirt ingress and withstand bus washing). Transport for London (TfL) is issuing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to obtain market feedback in relation to the availability of a sounder which can meet the specification requirements for our AVAS bus sounder. The overarching objective of this MSQ is to identify and test sounders that can meet the specification requirements for TfL's AVAS bus sounder. PLEASE NOTE: This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind TfL to any particular approach to any procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent. Any feedback that we receive will be reviewed, analysed, and explored further either to help inform our future bus vehicle specification for AVAS solutions or as part of the TfL AVAS retrofit project. To understand more about this opportunity and to submit feedback in relation to this requirement, please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4fdfee72-9d43-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=04efec46-9e43-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Please review the Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) and provide a completed response on ProContract by the closing date of 12:00pm on 26th November 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcc1ef0-177d-4418-a037-c88ec24b42db | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Nov 2021 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 12 Nov 2021 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcc1ef0-177d-4418-a037-c88ec24b42db - 12 Nov 2021 at 16:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71f5479-1bb2-4159-98a7-903bed5823dc - 12 Nov 2021 at 16:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b27b1a3a-4cd3-4ebc-9bfb-0f418211b6b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcc1ef0-177d-4418-a037-c88ec24b42db 12th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d71f5479-1bb2-4159-98a7-903bed5823dc 12th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b27b1a3a-4cd3-4ebc-9bfb-0f418211b6b8 12th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4fdfee72-9d43-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=04efec46-9e43-ec11-810e-005056b64545 - https://tfl.gov.uk - https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/what-we-do ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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