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London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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28 Aug 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Transport for London, involved the provision of a rail replacement bus service for the Piccadilly Line between Earl's Court and Osterley. The contract, identified as PIC/164-PL2, has been awarded to Transport UK London Bus Limited. This competitive procedure with negotiation falls under the industry category of Road transport services (CPV code 60100000) and is relevant to London, United Kingdom. The overall contract period spans from 24th September 2024 to 14th September 2025, with key services scheduled for specific weekends, including 13/14 September 2025. Notably, the award for this project was officially recorded as active on 22nd August 2025, with a total contract value of £387,608.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in road transport services and large-scale logistics. While the procurement was conducted through a selective method—allowing for competitive negotiation—businesses that demonstrate a good track record in managing urban transport services in densely populated areas are well-suited to participate. SMEs were considered suitable for participation, offering a viable entry point for smaller enterprises to engage with major public transportation projects and expand their involvement in city transport infrastructure. Furthermore, the project’s substantial budget allows for scalability and strategic partnerships, potentially fostering long-term business relationships within the London metropolitan transport sector.

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Notice Title

London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

Notice Description

London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate between Earl's Court and Osterley on 14/15 September 2024. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 17/18 May 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Limited under Contract reference PIC/156-PL2. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 02/03 August 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Ltd under Contract reference PIC/162-PL2. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 13/14 September 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Ltd under Contract reference PIC/164-PL2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3e8826-db12-474f-be84-0e35a77c213c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£387,608 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT UK LONDON BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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