--- title: "TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2018-06-08" --- # TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db2053fc-1666-41a1-b7b1-baac890c8072.json) ## Summary Transport for London is inviting tenders for the Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) service, aimed at overseeing the inspection of vehicles including London Buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles. The procurement falls under the service industry category, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The tender process is currently at the negotiation stage, with submissions due by 25 June 2018. The work is expected to commence on 1 October 2018, with a contract duration extending until 30 September 2023. This tender requires suppliers to be registered on Procontract and to complete the Supplier Selection Questionnaire. This EQM tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection and engineering services. Companies with expertise in technical testing and maintenance services, particularly those holding the IRTEC Inspection Technician License, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for diverse businesses to engage with a major public sector client in London. ## Notice TfL has a requirement to provide an Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) provision which encompassesvehicle inspection for London Buses, Dial-a-Ride vehicles and rail replacement buses inclusive of servicerecords inspections and site examinations. EQM requires independent inspectors to carry out unannounced garage-based inspections of buses. The busesare fit for service but, for the duration of the inspection, are not needed in service. Scores will be assigned as a result of each inspection. These scores feed into performance monitoring of thebus operators' on TfL's network. The work needs to be carried out by inspectors who are fully trained holders of the relevant vehicle class IRTECInspection Technician License (bus and coach), and who are wholly independent of the relevant operatingcompanies. The inspectors must be fully conversant with relevant bus and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)standards. This will ensure all bus operators are maintaining buses to the standard required by LBSL and areoperating in line with DVSA recommendations. To participate in this opportunity the supplier needs to be registered on Procontract. To register or to check if youare already registered log on to https://procontract.due-north.com. It is important that suppliers read the instructions carefully on the home page before proceeding withregistration. To be considered for this opportunity the company must first complete the Supplier SelectionQuestionnaire Parts 1,2 and 3 as a condition of participation. A supplier guidance document is attached withinthe 'opportunity documents' section, this will give instructions to facilitate the submission. If you require anyfurther assistance please communicate with contact person in Section I.1 using the Procontract portal only. The procurement process used to tender this requirement will be the Negotiated Procedure. The requirementwill be tendered in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (2016). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2d6583-43f7-4d00-9f98-8b22b8cdf653 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 Jun 2018 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2d6583-43f7-4d00-9f98-8b22b8cdf653 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2d6583-43f7-4d00-9f98-8b22b8cdf653 8th June 2018 - 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 - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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