Bus Driver Facilities Framework

CPV: Modular and portable buildings · Prefabricated buildings · Public conveniences

Places

up to 1 suppliers

Framework period

5 yrs from 6 Nov 2023

Procedure method

Restricted procedure

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)

Procurement category

Goods

Notice status

Closed

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Framework agreement

Who may use this agreement

Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority

Competition type

Competitive procedure

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Yes

First published

25 Apr 2023, 15:33 BST

Last source update

25 Apr 2023, 15:33 BST

Authority reference

WS1370725066 / tfl_scp_001893

FTS notice number

2023/S 000-011860

Classification (CPV)

Modular and portable buildingsPrefabricated buildingsPublic conveniences

Delivery area

London (UKI)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-03c40d Find a Tender

Contract terms summary

As detailed in the SQ and procurement documents.

Publisher note: Providing toilets meets a basic human need for staff and improves the service for customers by avoiding the need for unscheduled breaks mid-route thereby causing delays. It also removes the risk of potential distractions for bus drivers, ensuring they can drive safely. This procurement meets the Mayoral commitment to install and maintain BDFs across London, where there are currently none available or are life expired. When TfL plans to conduct a bus route change, a commitment has been made that the toilet provision for that route will not be made worse. This means that BDFs are required to be installed where a service change moves a route that had a facility to a stand that does not currently have one. To date, BDFs have been installed in 96 sites across London. The TfL design meets its functional, spatial, material and maintenance demands. It is a small unit that can be installed on the footway close to bus stands where space is often at a premium. It is also less obtrusive, a key planning consideration at many locations where there can be local sensitivity. The BDF has also been specifically designed to ensure that it can replace the existing units when they are life expired without the need for the foundation and utility connections to be redesigned with associated increased cost - an off the shelf unit would require this. In addition, by having a standard unit, the whole life cost is reduced through use of common components and parts and therefore maintenance is easier. Lessons have been learned and an appreciation for the changing levels of need related to changes in bus routes and the demand for new toilets in new locations, which can vary considerably in their contexts has helped develop the new brief for the design of different configurations of the unit and the expected numbers that will need to be manufactured to meet demand. The design of these new configurations will be a collaborative process between TfL Engineering's Built Environment and other Engineering disciplines who will carry out early concept design intent drawings and document and pass these to the appointed supplier for detailed design. These are as follows;- • Temporary BDFs with solar panels and plinth septic tank • Permanent BDFs (for full connection to public utilities) • Permanent BDFs with solar panels • Permanent BDFs with alternative door locations and • Permanent BDFs arranged in multiples. These may be side-by-side or back-to-back The scope of this contract also includes the provision for ancillary good and services including but not limited to the supply of spare parts and materials, delivery, maintenance, repairs, storage and services to support design modifications, planning applications and other management and planning services. Tenders must remain capable of acceptance in accordance with the Tender documentation for a period of 6 months from the date stated in the Tender documentation. Each response must be submitted electronically via the e-Tendering portal Information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Tender Submissions will be checked initially for compliance with the Tender documentation and for completeness. Clarification may be sought from Tenderers. TfL reserves the right to reject any Tenders that are not, upon receipt, compliant with, and in the format specified in the Tender Documents. It is recommended that the bidder undertakes its own checks for content and compliance before submitting the Tender. TfL reserves the right without notice to change the procurement process detailed in the Tender documents or to amend the information provided, including, but not limited to, changing the timetable, the scope and nature of the procurement and the procurement process. This will be subject to the normal rules of public law and transparency. Moreover, TfL reserves the right to provide further information or to supplement and / or to amend the procurement process for the Tender documents. Tenderers enter this procurement process at their own risk. TfL shall not accept liability nor reimburse a tenderer for any costs or losses it incurs in relation to its participation in the procurement process, regardless of whether or not TfL has made changes to the procurement process. TfL also reserves the right, at any point and without notice, to discontinue the procurement process without awarding a contract, whether such discontinuance is related to the content of tenders or otherwise. The Contracting Authority strongly encourages those interested in tendering to undertake their activities in line with Responsible Procurement principles. Further information on TfL's Responsible Procurement policies can be found on the following website: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/procurement-information. The UK government has announced its commitment to greater data transparency. Accordingly, TfL reserves the right to publishing its tender documents, contracts and data from invoices received. In doing so, TfL may at its absolute discretion take account of the exemptions that would be available under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004. To request access to the procurement documents, please contact the person named in section I.1. Further information on TfL may be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.

Appointment period ends

29 May 2023, 12:00 BST

Submission channel

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Accepted languages

en

Deposits and guarantees

As detailed in the procurement documents.