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title: "Auction services for unclaimed lost property items"
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# Auction services for unclaimed lost property items

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/auction-services-for-unclaimed-lost-property-items-ocds-h6vhtk-04b571). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** 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. Additional information: If you wish to participate in this opportunity you must register to Ariba using the link above.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Transport for London](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/transport-for-london-coh-01900907)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 December 2024 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Auction services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0023
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/auction-services-for-unclaimed-lost-property-items-ocds-h6vhtk-04b571#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04b571`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/auction-services-for-unclaimed-lost-property-items-ocds-h6vhtk-04b571#tl-md)

## 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. 
Revenue Distribution:  
Handle the collection of payments from buyers.  
Distribute auction proceeds to TfL, minus commissions.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79342400
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** See short description above. 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.u...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F036408-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-11-11T13:11:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-02T05:25:20.389Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04b571