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Provision of bus service - Route SL2

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route SL2" is led by Transport for London, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically public road transport services. The procurement followed a selective method through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition and was marked as complete. The contract, valued at £7,574,103, was signed on 30th July 2025, with Arriva London North as the awarded supplier. Although the process involved a competitive bidding environment with two valid bids, the status of the related lot was cancelled. The procurement fell under the European legal framework, with reference to the legal basis CELEX 32014L0025, and was supported by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The primary delivery region for the service is the UKI region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially those capable of providing extensive bus services. Companies similar in scale and expertise to Arriva London North, which already operates within London, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given Transport for London’s involvement, this process supports urban transport development, offering potential growth for firms focusing on sustainable and urban-focused public transport solutions. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement method and requirements could better position businesses for future tenders in this field.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route SL2

Notice Description

QC95005

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route SL2 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054744-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,574,103 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

ARRIVA LONDON NORTH

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