Pipeline Framework: TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Management (EQM)

A pipeline has been launched for TfL_SCP_001779 Engineering Quality Management (EQM).The contract start Date is 01 October 2018. Approach to market date is 08 June 2018.Engineering Quality ManagementTfL has a requirement to provide an Engineering Quality Monitoring (EQM) system which encompasses vehicle inspection for London Buses, Dial-a-Ride vehicles and rail replacement buses. The requirement also includes service records inspection, site examinations (to quantify the vehicle maintenance standard) and to produce bus operator identified vehicle trends. EQM is an integral service to Bus Engineering as this allows TfL to monitor the fleet condition, spot trends and help deliver a safe and reliable service to agreed standards and specifications. The work needs to be carried out by fully trained and qualified inspection engineers who are totally independent of the bus operating companies; also the engineers must be fully conversant with buses and Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA) standards. This willensure all bus operators are keeping their buses maintained to the standard required by TfL and in line with VOSA recommendations. Expression of Interest & Invitation to Participate If you would like to participate in the potential future procurement and/or attend the market engagement event, please submit your expression of interest via ProContract by 5pm Wednesday 16th May 2018, to register your interest please follow this link:In addition to expressing your interest via ProContract please provide the following informationvia email to kerriemitchell@tfl.gov.uk:- Your organisation name- Company registration number- Key Contact name (including email address and telephone number)- In approximately 200 words state your organisation’s capabilities and offerings withinthis sector, including how these would relate to the Engineering Quality Managementrequirement.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Transport for London, 55 Broadway, LONDON, SW1H 0BD, England. Email: KERRIEMITCHELL@TFL.GOV.UK. (Kerrie Mitchell)