Planning

Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 14:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is presently at the planning stage for the "Call for Competition - Rail Replacement" under the industry category of Public road transport services. The process is focused on London, United Kingdom, targeting a significant engagement milestone with a due date set for 20th January 2026. TfL, a key public transport organisation under the Greater London Authority, is overseeing this tender. Potential suppliers should note the standstill period policy that TfL will incorporate, allowing a minimum of 10 calendar days for bid challenges post-decision, reinforcing transparency and fair opportunity before contract awarding. This is in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suited to deliver public road transport services in the London area. Engagement in this tender process could lead to alliances with TfL, enhancing business portfolios and expanding market presence in the transport sector. Given the emphasis on competitiveness and innovation for public services, businesses specialising in scalable and efficient transport solutions may have a strategic advantage. Interested parties should consider preparing to engage in this vital infrastructure project, capitalising on TfL's wide-reaching urban transport network and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

Notice Description

London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk (https://www.tfl.gov.uk). The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by, and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s). Additional information: London Bus Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on any award of a contract is communicated to tenderers. That information will provide full information on any award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge award decisions before a contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI2006 No 6) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c71f96-5731-4100-928e-6a17a51ff6d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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