Notice Information
Notice Title
Future Bus Systems 2
Notice Description
ICT14223 Future Bus Systems 2 project objective is to replace the current BCMS (Bus Contract Management System) which has been on the TfL estate for over twenty (20) years. Due to the age of the current solution and the changing business needs, there are several constraints that the FBS2 project is looking to address with the implementation of a new solution. The BCPMS Solution is classed as Business Critical and is responsible for all contractual payments to Bus Operators. Business Drivers * Improve efficiency and simplify the Bus Contracts payment management process. * Obtain a configurable system with modern User Interface (UI) which has the flexibility to calculate and make contract payments. Technical Drivers * Provides a modern solution that is flexible to change in processes or support of new technologies * Allows configuration rather than going through complex customisations * Eliminate manual data transfer between systems. * Supports easy delivery of data services with versioned API's * Service management/Product Support * Understand the market maturity in terms of technologies and opportunities, what can the industry deliver This notice does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it create any obligation on the part of Transport for London to proceed with the procurement. Publication of the Planned Procurement Notice and Industry Day details does not preclude changes to scope, timelines, or procurement strategy.
Planning Information
To support supplier preparation for the Bus Contract Management System Transport for London will host an Industry Day as part of preliminary market engagement. Please NOTE: Transport for London previously published a notice under PCR2015: T01: Prior Information Notice for Public Service Contract Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-002777. This Industry Day builds on that earlier engagement and provides updated information aligned with the new Procurement Act. The Industry Day will provide: • An overview of the upcoming procurement opportunity. • Guidance on the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and process. • A Q&A session to clarify requirements. Attendance is voluntary and will not influence the formal evaluation process. Prior to the event, TfL will require all participants to sign a confidentiality agreement, which will be provided once attendance is confirmed. To ensure fairness, all event materials and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform following the session Event Title: Future Bus System 2 Industry Day Date: Friday 13th February 2026 Time: 9am-5pm Format: In-person Venue: Palaestra House, Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 9JU Purpose: Overview of requirements, Q&A, and guidance and the procurement timeline Registration Please send an email to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk confirming the following details; *Contact details: Name, Surname, Company and contact email address *Name, Surname, Company of all attendees * any additional requirements, Deadline to Register Friday 6th February 2026 Notes Published to the central digital Platform: Friday 27th February 2026 (Estimated) Notes • Presentation slides and a consolidated Q&A will be published on the Central Digital Platform after the event. • No supplier will gain an unfair advantage; information shared will be made equally available to all. • Suppliers may submit clarification questions to FBS2ProcurementandCommercial@tfl.gov.uk by Friday 6th February 2026 • When registering please let us know If you have any additional requirements-such as accessibility needs, technical arrangements, or other considerations so we can make the necessary provisions.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f632
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083596-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
48600000 - Database and operating software package
48700000 - Software package utilities
48800000 - Information systems and servers
48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- bsfaribaadministration@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
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Newham
- Electoral Ward
- Stratford Olympic Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Stratford and Bow
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083596-2025
16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083105-2025
16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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