---
title: "Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051bf9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bf9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Dial a Ride Zero Emission Trial," initiated by Transport for London, entailed planning and subsequent withdrawal stages. The buying organisation, Transport for London, categorised under public authority central government, sought to procure zero emission vehicles for a trial period in the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category. The process was initially in the planning stage with future procurement notices planned for December 2025. Although initially planned with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2027, the tender status was recently marked as withdrawn on 7th August 2025, cancelling a significant procurement opportunity.

This procurement could have offered significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of transport equipment and zero emission vehicles. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to participate, reflecting a focus on inclusivity in the procurement process. Despite the withdrawal, businesses in environmentally sustainable transport sectors should remain vigilant for future opportunities as progression towards zero emission initiatives is a significant area of public transport investment and potential growth. Transport for London typically operates open procurement methods that encourage wide competition, presenting ample opportunities for innovative suppliers.

## Notice

Procurement of zero emission dial a ride vehicles for a trial period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046920-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:50 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046920-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 09:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029734-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 14:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026645-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 15:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046920-2025
  7th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029734-2025
  4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026645-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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