Tunnels Control and Monitoring System Market Engagement

TfL wishes to invite potential suppliers to help shape how it might define, procure and contract for a Tunnels Control and Monitoring System (TCMS).

The Tunnels Control and Monitoring System is a software-based Traffic Management System. This system is vital to TfL's performance of its authority duties and obligations, particularly with regard to the safety and operability of 12 existing road tunnels on the Transport for London Road Network and an additional one being added from 2025. It monitors and controls the safety systems in the tunnels and the associated London Traffic Control Systems (LTRACS) on approximately 90km of approach roads.

TfL are seeking to explore different options for the procurement, delivery and ongoing operation of the TCMS including where enhancements to functionality and increased efficiencies may be possible.

As part of the early market engagement to be undertaken, TfL would like interested parties to respond to a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Parties that express their interest will be provided with a Market Brochure containing further details of the TCMS project along with the MSQ.

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement process and view all associated documents including the Market Brochure and MSQ should send an email to [email protected] to express interest and provide appropriate contact details.

Responses to the MSQ should be sent to [email protected] and are politely requested by no later than Friday 26 July 2024. TfL will endeavour to keep all interested parties updated on future developments with regards to the TCMS project.

TfL, at any time through this market engagement process and, at its sole discretion, may enter into discussions with respondents to this Notice. Feedback from respondents will assist TfL in understanding the current supply market considerations for the TCMS and inform the continued development of the procurement strategy for any potential future contract(s).

TfL reserves the right to make changes to this advertisement without notice and without reason at any time.

Additional information: TfL will manage the early market engagement process in an open and transparent manner to maximise the possible benefits. Response or non-response of the MSQ will not preclude or disadvantage/advantage any involvement in any potential future procurement activity.

However, direct or indirect canvassing of any TfL employee or agent concerning this requirement, or any attempt to procure information from any TfL employee or agent concerning this Notice outside of the formal process described in this document may result in disqualification from consideration for any future procurement activity.

This Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting a market engagement exercise and does not constitute any commitment by TfL to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future.

TfL will not enter into a contract based solely on the responses to this Notice and no information contained in this document or in any communication made between TfL and any interested party in connection with this shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered.

TfL is under no obligation to follow up this market engagement exercise in any way or with any interested parties. TfL is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this market engagement exercise. TfL cannot guarantee it will incorporate all or any feedback received into any subsequent procurement process.