Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for London
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
UK
Contact person: Emma Milam
E-mail: emma.milam@tfl.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.tfl.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transportation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Zero Emission Fleet - Charging Infrastructure
Reference number: tfl_scp_002456
II.1.2) Main CPV code
63712600
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The scope of Transport for London's Zero Emission Fleet (ZEF) programme is to transition its operational support fleet of vehicles to being zero emission.
As part of this process, there is a requirement to upgrade infrastructure across the Transport for London network to accommodate the new fleet, including the installation of electric vehicle charge points.
This Prior Information Notice relates to the charging infrastructure aspect of the ZEF programme.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ZEF programme is looking into the possibility of contracting with a supplier(s) to provide any, or all, of the following goods and services:
Feasibility studies, design, supply, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and associated fleet electrification consultancy services.
The procured charging infrastructure will support Transport for London's operational fleet of circa 1,000 vehicles and will be located at a number of sites across London, including depots, tube stations, bus stations, offices, etc.
II.2.14) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice is being issued for the primary reason of seeking information from the market ahead of launching the ZEF Charging Infrastructure procurement, which is anticipated to commence later in 2024.
Engagement is being sought via a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) which aims to gather feedback from potential suppliers including, but not limited to: market interest, understanding and outlook, delivery models, charging solutions, site selection and risks and issues.
To participate in this early market engagement, organisations are required to access and submit a response to the MSQ via Microsoft Forms using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/qzjDiiymnC
Please note the deadline for submitting an MSQ response is 12:00 (Noon) on 28 March 2024.
Further details on the ZEF programme and guidance on how to complete and return a response to the MSQ can be found by clicking the above link.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/10/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Transport for London reserve the right to conduct any
procurement for Zero Emission Fleet - Charging Infrastructure under such regulated procurement regime and procedure as they may determine is appropriate.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/03/2024