Award

London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 10:11

Award Notice
Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:19

Award Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2024 at 15:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Underground Piccadilly Line is undergoing a series of rail replacement bus services between Hammersmith and Osterley, orchestrated by Transport for London (TfL). The recent contract award, under reference PIC/164-PL1, covers services from 17 May 2025 to 14 September 2025, with the procurement process following a competitive procedure with negotiation. Valued at £574,525.33, the contract was awarded to London General Transport Services Limited on 22 August 2025. This service falls under the 'Road transport services' category, with engagements completed by 15 April 2025. The buying organisation, TfL, can be contacted through Phil Thornton at their London office.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale transport providers, particularly those specialising in road passenger transport. While this contract has been awarded, the planned and tender stages indicate continued demand for similar services in the region. Businesses that can deliver large-scale, reliable bus services are well-positioned to compete in future tenders, given TfL's preference for selective procurement methods, involving substantial negotiation phases and high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

Notice Description

London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate between Hammersmith and Osterley on 17/18 May 2025. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 19/20 July 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/161-PL1. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 02/03 August 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/162-PL1. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 13/14 September 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/164-PL1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de1838dc-8350-44ae-ad42-a8998296105b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e473c921-ec6d-4872-ab4d-362c269bb6d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
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
£144,056 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,004,794 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

LONDON GENERAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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