Award

Provision of bus service - Route U3

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route U3 for a duration of seven years. This project falls under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000) and will operate in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method with competitive negotiation, concluding on 8th August 2023. The contract starts on 26th October 2024 and ends on 24th October 2031, with the total contract value amounting to approximately GBP 4,674,851. Key contact for this contract is Richard Rampton (contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those specialising in bus operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract an excellent growth opportunity given its long duration and substantial value. The winning supplier, Metroline West, a large-scale organisation, is already established in the sector, indicating the competitive nature of this procurement. Engaging in such tenders can lead to considerable business growth and market presence in the public transportation industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route U3

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route U3 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-b5fd17-50bbe2e5-e19d-4a2c-867c-067497ef9206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1866d3f2-f1c6-40af-9fae-5f2bf27cfea3
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
£4,825,909 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,674,851 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2031 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
Richard Rampton
Contact Email
contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

METROLINE WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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