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Provision of bus service - Route SL7

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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09 Dec 2024 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has completed the tendering process for the provision of bus service Route SL7. The contract, awarded to Metrobus, covers a public road transport service in London and will span a period of seven years. This competitive procedure with negotiation, valued at approximately £10 million, concluded with Metrobus being selected as the supplier following thorough post-award negotiations. The contract begins on 12 April 2025 and will end on 9 April 2032, with the award officially announced on 26 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services industry, particularly those capable of delivering extensive operational requirements over a multi-year period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable candidates during the procurement phase, underlining TfL's commitment to inclusive business practices. Businesses with the resources and expertise to manage and operate such transportation services stand to benefit from substantial revenue and enhanced market presence through participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route SL7

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route SL7 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d1c7a53-4de0-4cc4-952f-930c472cd989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7adddaf-b73e-419c-9ee4-064808e4c77d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,088,325 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,335,653 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METROBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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