Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for London
5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE
LONDON
E201JN
Contact
Amina Begum
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Railway Signals Labour Framework
Reference number
TfL 96898
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Transport for London ('TfL') is issuing this prior information notice (PIN) to inform the market of a future opportunity for the procurement of a framework for the supply of signalling labour resources. This is a re-tender of the existing framework 'TfL 93456 - Signals Labour Framework' which is due to expire in July 2025.
The scope of works is for signalling labour resources for various disciplines who will be required to work across TfL's signalling assets installed across the network. The Framework will be utilised by Signal Works Asset Performance Delivery when there is insufficient internal labour resource to meet the demand of work available.
The disciplines required but not limited to is as follows:
Technical Officer
Technical Officer (with specialist systems experience / TBTC)
Signalling Project Engineer
Maintenance Tester
Installer
Works Controller
Support Technician
Point Fitter
Verification Tester
Assistant Tester
Tester in-charge
Functional Tester
Principle Tester
PWT-EH
Maintenance Tester (IRSE Licence 1.4.160)
Signals General Labourer
Wireman
Specialist Points Installation Engineer
IRSE Licenced Engineering Manager
Mechanical Fitter
Project Engineer
Project Manager
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Signals Labour Framework will mainly address shortages in the TfL network. As a result, the labour resources will not be working full-time. The services required will be on an as-needed basis by TfL. The working hours will vary between day, night, bank holidays, Christmas and weekend shifts (base on engineering working hours of LU or network rails).
The resources must have the necessary skills and expertise within the disciplines listed at the time the contract is called off. Additionally, they must possess IRSE licenses, relevant work experience, medical certification, and any other requirements specific to their role.
Please note that this PIN is not an invitation to tender and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies, or works. Its purpose is to raise market awareness and allow interested parties with appropriate experience to express their interest in this framework. Participation in the PIN is not a prerequisite to, and will not prejudice, participation in any future competitive process.
The information in this PIN or any communication between TfL and a supplier should not be considered a contract, agreement, or representation that a contract will be offered. If TfL decides to proceed with a procurement exercise, they will publish a separate contract notice.
Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Open procedure, under the new legislation Procurement Act 2023 (Act).
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract is for an initial 5-year term (60 months) with renewals up to 3-years in total, on an annual basis (totalling 96 months)
two.2.14) Additional information
TfL have switched to a new sourcing/e-tendering portal - SAP ARIBA, meaning that TfL's processes are now different to those that economic operators may be familiar with. The following instructions explain this new system and provide guidance on how economic operators/suppliers can access tenders through the new system and communicate with TfL:
1. To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw. Interested parties must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration. For help on using the SAP Ariba system, please refer to https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training. If the problem persists please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk .
2. Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link:
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL .
3. Upon completion of steps 1 and/or 2, interested parties should submit their interest via email to the TfL Commercial lead aminabegum@tfl.gov.uk with the following details:
Company Name:
Key Contact Name:
Email address / Telephone Number:
Registered Company Name (as it appears on the portal):
Applicable vendor ID (as it appears on the portal):
Full Contact Name/s of the invitees for the future tender opportunity (as it appears on the portal):
Contact email address/s of the invitees for the future tender opportunity (as it appears on the portal):
This will enable us to invite you to the tender event in SAP Ariba. Please submit your interest by 17.00 30 September 2024.
You will then have unrestricted and full access to all available documents, free of charge through your dashboard when you login to SAP Ariba at: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Should you experience any problems with the portal please contact TfL Commercial lead.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 6
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
30 September 2024
Local time
6:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
7 July 2025
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
LONDON
E20 1JN
Country
United Kingdom