Docklands Light Railway and Transport for London Rail Concessions

This is a voluntary Prior Information Notice (PIN) for services likely to be procured in relation to the provision of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground. The purpose of this notice is to alert the supplier community to these potential opportunities, and to assist Transport for London with developing aspects of its procurement strategy. 1. The purpose of this PIN is to: (a) alert potential suppliers to opportunities in relation to the provision of rail passenger services for: (i) Docklands Light Railway (ii) Elizabeth Line (iii) London Overground (b) inform potential suppliers of possible early market engagement arrangements in relation to the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground; and (c) invite potential suppliers to register an expression of interest in taking part in any market engagement exercise and/or participating in any subsequent procurement process. 2. Transport for London, through its subsidiary companies, Docklands Light Railway Limited (DLRL) and Rail for London Limited (RfL), may wish to undertake early market engagement in relation to its proposals for the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services. 3. The purpose of any early market engagement would be to receive market feedback that may be used to assist DLRL and RfL in understanding the current supply market and to help scope and structure their respective requirements for the procurement of rail passenger services and other related services for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground. 4. The precise nature of any such early market engagement will be determined by DLRL and RfL, which may take the form of a supplier briefing day and/or other direct engagement with potential suppliers either collectively or on a one-to-one basis. 5. Should DLRL and/or RfL wish to hold a supplier briefing day or any other similar industry day, it is anticipated that this would be held in late May or early June 2023 6. Potential suppliers interested in taking part in any market engagement exercise and/or participating in any subsequent procurement process are requested to express an interest by following the instructions detailed in section VI.1 and TfL will provide details of any proposed early market engagement.