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Provision of bus service - Route 7/N7

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by Transport for London involves the provision of public road transport services for bus route 7/N7 in London, United Kingdom. This process was conducted through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, classified under the CPV code for Public Road Transport Services. The procurement falls under the services category and was overseen by Transport for London as the buying organisation. The contract was signed on 12th November 2025, with Metroline being the active supplier following the award. The overall contract is valued at £5,495,219, reflecting an initial successful bid during the tender process. Although the specific lot for this route, which includes options for contract term extension, is described as cancelled, it indicates the potential for future opportunities under similar terms.

For businesses, this contract represents a substantial opportunity, especially for companies experienced in urban rail, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services. With an active award granted to a large-scale supplier like Metroline, similar firms can consider competing in future tenders by leveraging their expertise in public transport services. Such engagements allow businesses to establish themselves within the public procurement landscape in London and beyond. Firms familiar with the selective procurement method, involving negotiated procedures, will be particularly well-placed to navigate and succeed in these competitive tenders. This opportunity also highlights the potential for growth and longevity, particularly for firms capable of fulfilling extended service agreements contingent on the buyer's discretion.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 7/N7

Notice Description

QC96201

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 7/N7 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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001822-2026
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
£5,495,219 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 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

METROLINE

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