--- title: "TfL95293 - Framework Agreement for Cartography Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2022-02-28" --- # TfL95293 - Framework Agreement for Cartography Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310ea.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Cartography Services" (ID: DN594381). The contract is anticipated to value approximately £3.65 million and is categorised under the services industry, specifically relating to printing services (CPV Code: 79820000). The planned invitation to tender is expected to be issued by the end of February 2022, with the award of the framework anticipated by July 2022. The procurement will include multiple lots addressing various cartography requirements relevant to TfL's customer information needs across the Greater London Authority Functional Bodies. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cartography and associated services, particularly those involved in map creation and geographic information systems. Companies that excel in providing design, cartographic updates, and digital mapping solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the needs spanning from bus network mapping to Tube and rail services, businesses with experience in diverse mapping products and licensing for cartographic materials will find a robust opportunity for growth within this framework agreement. ## Notice Transport for London (TfL) is seeking Service Providers for the provision of cartography services. The Print Customer Information Team within the Customer Information, Design and Partnerships (CIDP) team in TfL delivers customer information for the entire TfL network, of which mapping products make up a significant proportion of published pieces. TfL intends to commence a procurement process for the creation of a Framework Agreement which will feature Lots relevant to various cartography requirements. The intended Lot structure is listed below: Lot 1: Bus Customer Information Lot 2: Tube and Rail Including Licensing Lot 3: Legible London & Cycle Hire Docking Stations Specific Lot requirements will vary but will involve the creation of new maps within existing and new styles as well as updates/ amendments to existing maps. A full breakdown of the scope of services required will be included within the tendering documents. The following services are out of scope: - Printing of any artwork, mapping or designs. - Design of published items without any mapping element or where the majority of the work is design of non-mapping elements. Although the majority of requirements utilising the Framework Agreement will stem from TfL business units, Crossrail, London and Partners and other Greater London Authority Functional Bodies may make use of the Agreement. ### Lot Information Bus Customer Information TfL's bus network covers all of London and its customer require many different forms of printed customer information. Typically, this takes the form of A4 or double-royal notices and posters though there are also some specialist products. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Spider maps (QR, DR and A4, print & digital) * Where to catch your bus panels * Bus station plans * Service change mapping * Bus stop closures publicity incl. mapping for major events * Bus consultation mapping * Travel option leaflets * Bus station welcome posters * Multi route TfL timetable Panels * Conventional "Matrix style" timetable panels * Ad-hoc stop-specific timetables for TfL services Tube & Rail Including Licensing TfL's Tube and rail services include London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Rail and the Elizabeth line. Typical cartography requirements include multiple versions of network maps depending on customer requirements and map product location. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Tube maps * In car maps for all modes * Weekly engineering maps * As hoc tube and rail closure maps * Rail replacement bus linears * DLR and Rail Network map This Lot also includes the provision of tube map licensing. TfL Marketing Services licenses various versions of the standard 'Tube map' and 'Rail and Tube map' products to third parties who wish to include these in their own printed or digital publications. The Service Provider will be expected to administer this licensing process on behalf of TfL Marketing Services. Legible London & Cycle Hire Docking Stations This Lot captures artwork content requirements primarily for Legible London street signs but also paper-based business as usual products such as Continue your Journeys (CYJ)s. Cartographic requirements include, but are not limited to: * Legible London infoliths * Local area maps * Continuing Your Journey mapping * Ad hoc Legible London mapping * Cycle Hire Docking station maps * Explore London with Santander Cycles Guide ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005462-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 0ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79820000 - Services related to printing ## Release History - 28 Feb 2022 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005462-2022 - 31 Jan 2022 at 09:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002640-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d65cdb92-ca7e-ec11-8110-005056b64545 - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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