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title: "tfl_scp_001836_Breakdown Recovery Services"
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# tfl_scp_001836_Breakdown Recovery Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4da0afa-37e8-417a-98e6-1183fa1f3d94

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport for London (TfL) seeking a dedicated recovery service for broken down buses in Central London, titled "Breakdown Recovery Services". This tender is currently in the active tender stage with a submission deadline of 22 March 2019. The expected contract period will begin on 12 May 2019 and run until 1 January 2025. The contract's total value is estimated at £900,000, and it is classified under the industry category of services, specifically for breakdown and recovery services for buses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that have capabilities in vehicle recovery and breakdown services, particularly in urban environments, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must complete the Supplier Selection Questionnaire and register on the Pro contract portal to participate, enabling them to secure a long-term contract with a major public sector buyer.

## Notice

LBSL require a dedicated recovery service for use in the Central London area to remove predominantly broken down buses, however other vehicles may also be removed. The service will be provided between the hours of 0700 and 1900, Monday to Saturday, however there are occasions when the working day will be extended to cater for special events. To participate in this opportunity the supplier needs to be registered on Pro contract. To register or to check if you are 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 with registration. To be considered for this opportunity the company must first complete the Supplier Selection Questionnaire Parts 1, 2 and 3 as a condition of participation. A supplier guidance document is attached within the "opportunity documents" section, this will give instructions to facilitate the submission. If you require any further assistance please communicate with contact person in Section I.1) using the Pro contract portal only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f024e8-a06f-43da-89be-04959b3090d2 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 May 2019 - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2019 at 19:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f024e8-a06f-43da-89be-04959b3090d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f024e8-a06f-43da-89be-04959b3090d2
  7th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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