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title: "Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0377ce"
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# Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0377ce

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the provision of Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services is being conducted by Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of its subsidiary London Bus Services Limited (LBSL). The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing. The contract period is set to start on December 9, 2022, and end on December 8, 2024, with a potential renewal option. The tender deadline for submissions is November 17, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission must be electronic. The contract includes the provision of roadside tyre replacement services and detailed record-keeping requirements.

This tender for Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services offers opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, specifically those providing tyre repair services. Suitable businesses must be able to meet the extensive requirements outlined by TfL, including regular tyre inspections, repairs, and replacements to ensure the safety and functionality of the DaR vehicles. Businesses interested in this tender should focus on their capability to provide reliable and efficient tyre services, adhere to strict submission deadlines, and be prepared to engage with the SAP Ariba platform as part of the procurement process.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is running this competitive procurement exercise on behalf its subsidiary London Bus Services Limited (LBSL). This ITT forms part of a competitive procurement for the award of a contract for Dial-a-Ride (DaR) Tyre Services. DaR is a subsidiary of LBSL. TfL is seeking award a contract for the provision of tyre services for the DaR vehicles to ensure that all vehicle tyres are fit for purpose and to replace inadequate, damaged, and worn tyres with new tyres. The tyre service includes inspections and written reports for all vehicle tyres, repair and replacement as requested and upkeep of detailed records. Additionally, there is a requirement to provide a roadside tyre replacement service in the event of puncture or damage. The Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services tender has been published on SAP Ariba. To be able to participate in the tender, suppliers must self-register on SAP Ariba. Please complete the "Supplier self-registration request form" here: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL to register on SAP Ariba. Once registered you must email Madeleine Shermer (madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk) and CC in Charlotte Gohil (charlottegohil@tfl.gov.uk) to ensure your organisation is added to the project in SAP Ariba.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

London Dial-a-Ride (DaR) is a subsidiary of London Bus Services Limited (LBSL). DaR operates approximately 262 vehicles, providing a door to door passenger service covering all of London's 33 boroughs. The service delivers a free and fully accessible transport service for disabled and elderly London residents. DaR vehicles currently operate from the following seven depots/ sub bases: Croydon, Fulwell, Mandela Way, North Wembley, Palmers Green, Wimbledon and Woodford. The purpose of this procurement is to identify a Service Provider for the provision of a tyre service for DaR mini-bus type vehicles to ensure that all vehicle tyres are fit for purpose i.e. not damaged or worn below the internal minimum tread depth limit of 2mm and to replace inadequate, damaged and worn tyres with new tyres. The depots have a stock of spare wheels which are used to replace damaged or worn tyres. While the vehicles are at a depot, DaR fits wheels to axles, as and when necessary, using the spare wheels. Once the stock of spare wheels runs low, DaR requests the Service Provider to attend to depots to remove old tyres and fit new tyres to the rims. This service shall include maintenance of detailed records, full maintenance of tyres including a four weekly inspection of tyres and repair and replacement as necessary. The tyre service is required from January 2023. Additional information: The Dial-a-Ride Tyre Services tender has been published on SAP Ariba. To be able to participate in the tender, suppliers must self-register on SAP Ariba. Please complete the "Supplier self-registration request form" here: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL to register on SAP Ariba. Once registered you must email Madeleine Shermer (madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk) and CC in Charlotte Gohil (charlottegohil@tfl.gov.uk) to ensure your organisation is added to the project in SAP Ariba.

Options: The Contract will have an option to extend, t the Authority's Sole Discretion, for periods up to a maximum of one (1) year.

Renewal: Upon expiry of the contract the contract will be re-tendered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029740-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 8 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029740-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL
- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=cCY2DZj6&realm=TfL&dard=1
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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