--- title: "TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Management (EQM)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2018-05-08" --- # TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Management (EQM) Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2862b6-9e2d-4cfb-9676-c1e776d9ff10.json) ## Summary The tender titled "TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Management (EQM)" is being issued by Transport for London (TfL), situated in London, England. This procurement falls within the planning stage and is classified under the industry category of 'Repair and maintenance services'. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th November 2022. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on 16th May 2018, allowing potential bidders to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities related to this service. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and maintenance sectors, particularly those with expertise in vehicle inspection and quality management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements favour companies skilled in maintaining compliance with Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA) standards. Successful participation in this tender could lead to ongoing contracts with TfL, thereby enhancing market presence and contributing to business growth in a competitive field. ## Notice Engineering Quality Management TfL has a requirement to provide an Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) system which encompasses vehicle inspection for London Buses, Dial-a-Ride vehicles and rail replacement buses. The requirement also includes service records inspection, site examinations (to quantify the vehicle maintenance standard) and to produce bus operator identified vehicle trends. EQM is an integral service to Bus Engineering as this allows TfL to monitor the fleet condition, spot trends and help deliver a safe and reliable service to agreed standards and specifications. The work needs to be carried out by fully trained and qualified inspection engineers who are totally independent of the bus operating companies; also the engineers must be fully conversant with buses and Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA) standards. This will ensure all bus operators are keeping their buses maintained to the standard required by TfL and in line with VOSA recommendations. Expression of Interest & Invitation to Participate If you would like to participate in the potential future procurement and/or attend the market engagement event, please submit your expression of interest via ProContract by 5pm Wednesday 16th May 2018, to register your interest please follow this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=def77e6a-0443-e811-80eb-005056b64545&projectStepId=e3f77e6a-0443-e811-80eb-005056b64545 In addition to expressing your interest via ProContract please provide the following information via email to kerriemitchell@tfl.gov.uk: - Your organisation name - Company registration number - Key Contact name (including email address and telephone number) - In approximately 200 words state your organisation's capabilities and offerings within this sector, including how these would relate to the Engineering Quality Management requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44fd171-09e0-42aa-ab12-f6e9f17018e6 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 8 May 2018 at 08:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44fd171-09e0-42aa-ab12-f6e9f17018e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44fd171-09e0-42aa-ab12-f6e9f17018e6 8th May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b49a99e5-0443-e811-80eb-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=def77e6a-0443-e811-80eb-005056b64545&projectStepId=e3f77e6a-0443-e811-80eb-005056b64545 - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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