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title: "Off-Line Battery Inverter (\"OLBI\") and Uninterruptible Power Supply (\"UPS\") Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048372"
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published: "2024-07-22"
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# Off-Line Battery Inverter ("OLBI") and Uninterruptible Power Supply ("UPS") Services Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048372

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## Summary

Transport for London (TFL) is initiating a tender for the "Off-Line Battery Inverter (OLBI) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Services Framework." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services (CPV Code: 50000000). The framework contract entails two lots, which cover maintenance, fault response, renewal, and replacement of OLBI and UPS assets across the London Underground Limited (LUL) network. The procurement employs a selective method via a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, with electronic submissions required by 26 July 2024. The services will be provided in the UKI region, and the contract duration is 1440 days, with an option to extend for an additional four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance, power systems, and engineering solutions. Companies with expertise in uninterruptible power supplies, inverters, and lifecycle asset management would be well-placed to compete. Additionally, firms that can provide both maintenance services and innovative solutions for legacy system upgrades stand to benefit. Given the extensive scope, including prototype development and testing, this framework could foster long-term growth and stable contract work for capable suppliers.

## Notice

TFL is setting up a Framework for the procurement of renewal, supply, install and maintenance requirements for the OLBI and UPS assets across the LUL network. This framework contract contains two (2) lots incorporates the ongoing planned and reactive maintenance and continuous life cycle renewals for these assets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and fault response support of the existing legacy Assets including the Assets key component replacement works that are needed as part of the maintenance activities.

Options: There is option to extend for additional 4 years

Lot 2

Renewal or replacement (upgrade) of the existing legacy Assets including subsequent maintenance and fault response support (wholelife cycle asset management) as well as the design of an alternative OLBI system and prototype product development works including undertakings of the associated testing works, product approval process & site trial works.

Options: Option to extend framework for 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022737-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
- 31155000 - Inverters
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022737-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
- https://tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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