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Provision of bus service Route 285/N285

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Transport for London for the provision of bus service Route 285/N285 has reached the award stage. This service falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is located in the UKI region, specifically in London. The contract, titled "Provision of bus service Route 285/N285," was awarded to Transport UK West London, following a selective procurement method characterised by a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Key dates include the award being signed on 22nd January 2025, and the overall contract being valued at GBP 6,624,818. Despite the initial tender process having concluded, the tender allowed provisions for flexibility, with terms of extension at the discretion of the contracting entity.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies in the public transport sector to engage with large-scale urban transportation projects, particularly those with capabilities in bus services. The procurement process demonstrates an emphasis on price as the primary award criterion. The negotiation aspects and service provisions indicate potential growth opportunities for businesses equipped to handle extended service agreements and adaptive transport solutions. While the main contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller or niche service providers could find opportunities in subcontracting or future tender rounds initiated by Transport for London or similar authorities. Businesses keen on expanding their public sector footprint, especially within urban centres, should monitor such tenders for collaboration or competition opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service Route 285/N285

Notice Description

QC92502

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 285/N285 for 3 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation

Options: Term of the agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073202-2025
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
£6,624,818 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years 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

TRANSPORT UK WEST LONDON

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