Tender

Transport for London donations of unclaimed lost property

  • Transport for London

F24: Concession notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-036390

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b566

Published 11 November 2024, 12:02pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Transport for London

5 Endeavour Square

LONDON

E20 1JN

Contact

Meeta Chohan

Email

meetachohan@tfl.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://tfl.gov.uk/

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://service.ariba.com/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via

https://service.ariba.com/

Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://service.ariba.com/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Transport for London donations of unclaimed lost property

Reference number

WS2036291310

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79342400 - Auction services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

TfL is seeking to deliver two (2) contracts for the provision of services pertaining to auctioning unclaimed lost property items. The contract(s) shall be for a duration of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to a further one (1) plus one (1) year.

The auction service provider will be required to perform the following services: 

Inventory and Valuation: 

Catalog unclaimed lost property items received from TfL. 

Assess and assign appropriate reserve prices for valuable items. 

Auction Preparation:

 Organise physical and/or online auctions. 

Provide photography and descriptions for each item (if online auctions are involved). 

Ensure proper marketing and advertisement of auctions to the general public. 

Auction Conduct: 

Host public auctions (in-person or online). 

Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding auctions. 

Post-Auction Procedures: 

Provide a detailed report of all sold items. 

For all other unsold items, arrange for their return or disposal as agreed with TfL in advance.

For all other unsold items, arrange for their return or disposal as agreed with TfL in advance.Revenue Distribution: 

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Handle the collection of payments from buyers. 

Distribute auction proceeds to TfL, minus commissions. 

two.1.6) Information about lots

This concession is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

See short description above.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the concession

Duration in months

24

two.2.14) Additional information

If you wish to participate in this opportunity you must register to Ariba using the link above.

Once you have registered please send an email to chrisstratton@tfl.gov.uk and meetachohan@tfl.gov.uk stating the name of the organisation you have registered with. We will then share the procurement documents with you. ⁠


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders

Date

12 December 2024

Local time

2:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Transport for London

5 Endeavour Square

London

E20 1JN

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://tfl.gov.uk/