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title: "Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c162"
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# Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c162

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing" under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of buses." The procurement involves three lots: Whole vehicle laboratory testing, Whole vehicle testing external, and Laboratory component testing, each with a duration of 1080 days and subject to renewal prior to contract expiry. Expressions of interest must be submitted via TfL's SAP Ariba system by the deadline of 7 January 2025. The procurement process adheres to a restricted procedure, and suppliers need to confirm their interest by emailing Emelia Wilson and must complete the Ariba registration if not already done. The procurement documents are accessible electronically through the Ariba platform.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in bus repair and maintenance services. It is particularly well-suited for companies with capabilities in vehicle and component testing, as well as those experienced in compliance testing for bus safety measures. By participating in this procurement, businesses can secure long-term contracts and establish a significant partnership with TfL, a leading public transport authority. Interested suppliers must ensure they meet the suitability criteria and complete the necessary registration and confirmation procedures to access the full procurement documents and submit their responses.

## Notice

This is a Call for Competition under Utilities (2016) on behalf of Transport for London inviting candidates to enter the prequalification phase for Bus Safety, Measures and in-service compliance testing. Expressions of interest are invited by completion of a Supplier Selection Questionnaire(SSQ), which is found at the SAP ARIBA address above.

### Lot Information

Whole vehicle laboratory testing

*Lot 1 - Whole vehicle laboratory testing

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

Whole vehicle testing external

* Lot 2 - Whole vehicle testing external

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

Laboratory component testing

Lot 3 - Laboratory component testing

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to contract expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038714-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038714-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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