Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
TFL TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED
02338675
5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE
LONDON
E201JN
UK
Contact person: Chris Margarido
E-mail: v_chrismargarido@tfl.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://tfl.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Reducing Dust on the London Underground
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Overview
Transport for London (TfL) is committed to reducing dust on the London Underground. While levels of airborne Particle Matter (PM) in the London Underground are currently below the occupational standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), TfL aspires to further reduce these levels further.
At present, TfL is engaged in the initial stages of market engagement by inviting suppliers to participate in a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) aimed at reducing dust.
This MSQ is focused on seeking innovative solutions to potentially trial and scale, particularly those which can overcome challenges associated with reducing dust.
The goals of this MSQ are to:
• Understand what additional solutions exist that could supplement the work already taking place.
• Understand what technologies exist in other industries that might be applicable to this problem area.
• Gauge suppliers' interest, capabilities, and capacity to engage in a trial.
How to Request the MSQ
Step 1 - Register as a Supplier on our SAP Ariba System. If you are not already a registered supplier, you can do so by going to this web address https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=gzQvGwuPac3X0i_Q&realm=TfL&dard=1
Step 2 - Email v_chrismargarido@tfl.gov.uk to request your copy of the MSQ.
Step 3 - Wait to receive an invitation to the MSQ event via SAP Ariba. There you will receive the MSQ, see all updates, communications and submit your MSQ response.
Key Dates
Final date to request the MSQ is 22 December 2023.
Final date to submit your MSQ Response is 2 February 2024.
Further Information and Support
Detailed instructions on using our SAP Ariba System and guidance on how interested parties can communicate with TfL and access the MSQ through this platform are available at https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf.
If you encounter any registration issues, please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
124 999.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03000000
09000000
14000000
16000000
24000000
33000000
34000000
35000000
41000000
42000000
43000000
44000000
45000000
48000000
50000000
51000000
63000000
65000000
71000000
73000000
75000000
76000000
77000000
85000000
90000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
At this stage, TfL is undertaking early market engagement:
• Understand what solutions exist and ready for implementation
• Understand what technologies exist in other industries that might be applicable to this problem area
• Gauge suppliers' interest, capabilities, and capacity to engage in a trial.
Depending on market feedback, TfL may seek to process to trial and scaling phase which would include further procurement information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
TfL reserves the right without prior notice to amend the information provided, including, but not limited to, changing the timetable, the scope and nature of the procurement and the procurement process. In particular, TfL reserves the right to issue circulars to interested parties providing further information or supplementing and / or amending the procurement process. In no circumstances shall TfL incur any liability in respect of any changes. This will be subject to the requirements of public law, the UK and EU procurement rules and Treaty on the functioning of the European Union rules and general principles.
TfL reserves the right without prior notice not to follow up the MSQ documents in any way or with any interested parties. TfL also reserves the right to terminate this process at any time without awarding a contract. TfL will not enter into a contract based solely on the responses to the MSQ document and no information contained within the MSQ document or in any communication made between TfL and any interested party in connection with the MSQ document shall be relied upon as constituting a contract or representation that any contract shall be offered.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/11/2023