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title: "Dial-a-Ride - Zero Emissions Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a4e"
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# Dial-a-Ride - Zero Emissions Vehicles

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a4e

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## Summary

Transport for London is planning a tender process for the procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the Dial-a-Ride operations. The title of the tender is "Dial-a-Ride - Zero Emissions Vehicles," and it falls under the goods category with a focus on minibuses. The market sounding questionnaire aims to gather market feedback regarding zero-emission vehicles for future procurement. The communication of future notice date is set for January 1, 2025. The buying organisation is Transport for London, located in London, UK. The procurement is at the planning stage.

The tender for Electric Vehicles (EVs) by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing zero-emission vehicles for public transport operations. Companies in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Dial-a-Ride project specifically targets market engagement to identify interested parties capable of meeting the requirements. With a focus on promoting sustainable transport solutions, businesses offering innovative electric vehicle technologies could find this tender a valuable business growth opportunity.

## Notice

This Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) is issued by Transport for London (TfL) and seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the potential procurement of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) operations. Further information on the MSQ for the Dial-a-Ride is available here. https://forms.office.com/e/gCZGAfapTZ

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this MSQ is to better understand the market interest and capability, and to gather market feedback regarding zero - emission (electric) vehicles, that will serve the purposes of DaR operations. This is not a call for competition. It is being used as a medium for Transport for London to carry out market engagement, identify interested parties that have the potential to meet the requirements and better understand market capabilities. This PIN is issued solely for the purposes of market engagement. No information contained within this PIN, or provided during and for this, or any other, market engagement exercise, constitutes any commitment by TfL or any member of the TfL group or any of their stakeholders to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. Please note that the requirements outlined in this document are not exhaustive and are subject to change. The main technical, structural and design related elements have been outlined, along with the minimum requirements attached to them. Interested parties should also note that whilst these requirements most closely relate to a minibus-type vehicle, other options will still be taken into consideration provided that they meet the minimum requirements outlined in this document. For example, a smaller vehicle that may not allow for entry / exit from the rear may be considered. Any clarifications are to be addressed to madeleineshermer@tfl.gov.uk Please find the MSQ form here: https://forms.office.com/e/gCZGAfapTZ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015662-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 09:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015662-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://forms.office.com/e/gCZGAfapTZ

## Provenance

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