Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 2 May 2025, 14:09 BST

Official UK procurement notice

HGV Maintenance Services - Emergency Support Vehicles

Official notice

Authority: London Underground Limited (Public body)·On behalf of: Transport Trading Limited

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£350,000≈ £175k / year · £420,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 2 Jul 2025awarded 18 Jul 2025
Awarded to Volvo Group UK Limited T/A Renault Trucks UK
Contract term 2 yrsends 25 Aug 2027 · up to 25 Aug 2028 with extensions · starts 25 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Transport Trading Limited (TTL) is seeking a single supplier to provide HGV Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI's), servicing and repairs and maintenance service to emergency response vehicles. TTL is running an older fleet of vehicles between the age range of 8-17 years. TTL is looking for a maintenance contractor to look after TTL vehicles for a maximum of three years (2+1 year contract).

CPV: Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£350,000
Contract period: 25 Aug 2025 – 25 Aug 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 25 Aug 2028 with extensionsValue: £350,000 exc. VAT · £420,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Technical Capability Evaluation: Bidders are requested to populate the Appendix 1 - Technical Questions document, this can be located in the ITT pack on SAP Ariba. Please note there is a minimum scoring threshold of "2 - Meets Requirements" for each of the questions in the Technical Submission. Scoring below this threshold for any questions will result in a non-compliant tender.
  • Social Value Evaluation: To be aligned with TfL governance bidders are requested to complete their social value submission. Information and guidance on how to complete this is located in Volume 1 - Invitation to Tender document, which can be located in the ITT pack on SAP Ariba, to gain access to the sourcing event please contact [email protected]. Please note the social value submission and evaluation will be conducted on the social value portal.
  • Pricing Evaluation: Bidders are requested to complete their pricing submission. Information and guidance on how to complete this is located in Appendix 2.1 and 2.2 - Financial and Economic Standing and Pricing Schedule . These documents can can be located in the SAP Ariba sourcing event. To gain access to the sourcing event and to submit a bid, please email [email protected]
  • Commercial Evaluation: The Commercial Response will consist of your response to the: Form of Tender (section 7 of Volume 1 ITT) Conflict of Interest Declaration (Section 8 of Volume 1 ITT) Non- Collusion Declaration (Section 9 of Volume 1 ITT) Assumptions Register ( Volume 1 Appendix 5 ) Contract Response Template (Volume 1 Appendix 4 ) Reserved Information (optional) (Volume 1 Appendix 3) Bidders should complete, sign, and return each of the above as their Commercial Submission. Which included acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions are non-negotiable. All the documents can be located on SAP Ariba Sourcing Event, to gain access please contact [email protected] and they will invite you.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
2 May 2025, 14:09 BST
Last source update
15 Sept 2025, 10:34 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 25 Aug 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-028969
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c4d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: SAP Ariba · Who buys & how to bid on SAP Ariba
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
Submission deadline
2 Jul 2025, 09:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To receive the ITT and gain access to the procurement documents you must be registered on TfL's e-procurement system - SAP Ariba.

If you are already registered on the SAP Ariba procurement portal, please ensure your contact details are up to date.

If you are not registered on the SAP Ariba procurement portal, please complete the registration process as soon as possible by clicking the following link:

s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/sel… ↗.

Once you have registered, please email [email protected] and provide your SAP Ariba account name and Ariba Network ID to ensure your organisation is added to the HGV Maintenance Services - Emergency Support Services Event.

If you need any help with the registration process, please visit the SAP 'Help Portal'/ service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw/10955706… ↗

You may also contact the TfL Supplier Enablement Team ([email protected]) if you face any issues with the registration process. In addition attached is guidance on how to sign up to SAP Ariba.

Timeline

2 May 2025 → 15 Sept 2025 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    2 May 2025, 14:09 BST
  2. Market engagement
    26 May 2025, 23:59 BST

    Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of Transport Trading Limited are undertaking an early market engagement exercise, by inviting potential suppliers to a supplier day and completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) for the HGV Maintenance Services - Emergency Vehicles.

    This notice is the first stage of this Early Market Engagement, this is to inform the market of TfL's current strategy and business requirements as it pertains to HGV Maintenance Services - Emergency Vehicles (Lot 2) and how to register their interest and complete the MSQ linked within this document.

    The MSQ seeks to obtain feedback from the market in relation to the project and its requirements. Interested parties are invited to complete the MSQ and return their responses.

    The MSQ Response Deadline: 12pm (noon) Monday 26th May 2025

    Any feedback received will be reviewed, analysed, and may be considered by the project team in developing any subsequent procurement strategy for any potential procurement activity.

    Link to MSQ: forms.office.com/e/CLhQdAnFwR ↗

    After receiving and reviewing the MSQ responses, TfL will invite individual suppliers to engage in further 1:1 supplier meeting to discuss and clarify the supplier's response. EME Feedback and Next Steps.

    Please note that the below timescales are indicative only and are subject to change.

    Indicative Timescales

    Preliminary Engagement Notice (PEN) Published : Friday 2 May 2025

    Market Sounding Questionnaire Release : Friday 2nd May 2025

    MSQ Response Deadline : Monday 26th May 2025

    Supplier 1:1 meeting : Tuesday 27th May- Friday 30th May 2025

    If you have any questions regarding this notice and MSQ please contact:

    [email protected]

  3. Tender notice published
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
  4. Submission deadline
    2 Jul 2025, 09:00 BST
  5. Assessment summaries sent
    31 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
  6. Standstill ends
    12 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts
    25 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
  8. Award decision expected by
    25 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  9. Latest notice published400 days ago
    15 Sept 2025, 10:34 BST

Notice history

12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 May 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    2 May 2025, 14:09 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £350,000
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
  6. Deadline published: 30 Jun 2025, 09:00 BST
    2 Jun 2025, 08:22 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    27 Jun 2025, 15:44 BST
    UK4
  8. Deadline moved to 2 Jul 2025, 09:00 BST
    27 Jun 2025, 15:44 BST
    +2 days · was 30 Jun 2025, 09:00 BST
  9. Contract award notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 15:08 BST
    UK6
  10. Status changed to complete
    31 Jul 2025, 15:08 BST
  11. Contract signature expected
    22 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  12. Contract details notice published
    15 Sept 2025, 10:34 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-06: 1 release · 2 Jun 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 2 May 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £350,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 32 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 1 Sept 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Volvo Group UK Limited T/A Renault Trucks UK22 Aug 2025 – 22 Aug 2027 · up to 22 Aug 2028Extensions: Option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.£350,00018 Jul 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • HGV Maintenance Services - Emergency Support Vehicles · Volvo Group UK Limited T/A Renault Trucks UK

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    £350,000
    Period
    2 Sept 2025 – 2 Sept 2027 · up to 2 Sept 2028 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Option to extend for up to an additional 12 months.
    8 agreed KPIs: Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI's) · MOT'S · Vehicle Reports …
    • Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI's)
    • MOT'S
    • Vehicle Reports
    • Repetitive Defects
    • Response
    • VOR
    • Damage
    • Qualified & Skilled Staff

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3final-stage tenders20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Transport for London

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PHMT-6197-NWNZ 5 Endeavour Square, London, London, E20 1JNContact name, email

Other public bodies

  • Transport Trading LimitedProcuring entityTfL are undertaking the procurement on behalf of TTL. TTL will be in contract with the supplier.GB-COH: 03914810GB-PPON: PHDQ-2359-NZMP London, LondonContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02190944GB-PPON: PTMN-3313-BPWX Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, West Midlands, CV34 5YAContact email

Official documents & specifications (7)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDFTo gain access to the SAP Ariba sourcing event to submit your bid, please contact [email protected]. Within SAP Ariba sourcing event, you will locate all the documentation needed to submit your bid. Please note the deadline for submission is the 2 July 2025 at 9.00 am I…

Notices published for this procedure

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