Award

Provision of bus service - Route R9

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed the competitive procurement process titled "Provision of bus service - Route R9," classified under Public road transport services (CPV Code 60112000), focusing on the London region. The tender process, initiated through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, culminated with the awarding of the contract to Metrobus on 16th December 2024. The overall contract, valued at £1,579,255 GBP, covers a period from 16th August 2025 to 18th August 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 27th August 2024 and the award notice published on 11th March 2025, ensuring transparency in the contracting process.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for providers within the public road transport sector, particularly those experienced in route management and large-scale transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders owing to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. The comprehensive contract spans over three years, allowing businesses to leverage long-term involvement and develop robust service portfolios in the transport industry in London, facilitated by a prestigious and well-established buyer in Transport for London.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route R9

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route R9 for 3 years. Please note, costs posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab7e438-d157-445f-9fda-67e5e0d2302a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b93cfd-5f66-41aa-b891-3fec34547eef
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
£1,578,255 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,169,346 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2028 3-4 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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