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Provision of Rail Replacement bus service

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Feb 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London Bus Services Limited sought to provide a Rail Replacement bus service between Canada Water and Clapham Junction. This contract falls under the industry category of Public road transport services and operates within the UKI region of London. The process, which has now reached the award stage, was conducted through a selective procurement method—a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender required services to be provided on 1st, 7th, and 8th March 2026, with the contract awarded to Arriva London North Limited on the 6th of February 2026 and valued at £45,910.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for large transport service providers, particularly those specialising in urban railway and bus services. Companies with the capability to offer public road transport within London can leverage such contracts to expand their operations and establish stronger partnerships with public entities like London Bus Services Limited. The award criteria focused on pricing, suggesting that competitive pricing strategies could benefit businesses seeking similar opportunities in future procurements. The option to extend the agreement within a 12-month period provides further growth prospects for firms demonstrating efficient and reliable service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Rail Replacement bus service

Notice Description

Further operation of Canada Water - Clapham Junction Rail replacement bus service to operate on 01, 07/08 March 2026 under Ref WDS/066-M that takes cumulative value over Notification of award threshold.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further operation of Canada Water - Clapham Junction Rail replacement bus service to operate on 01, 07/08 March 2026 that takes cumulative value over Notification of award threshold.

Options: Term of the agreement can be extended subject to subsequent call-offs within 12 month period from original date of operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015894-2026
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
£45,910 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 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
LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED
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

ARRIVA LONDON NORTH

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