Planning

DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED is in the planning stage of establishing the DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market. This procurement process focuses on the railway industry, aiming to provide Managed Bus/Coach Rail Replacement Services and Managed Taxi Services in the United Kingdom regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. The initiative will enable Train Operating Companies within the DFTO group and the public sector to conduct further call-off competitions. The procurement method is selective with a competitive flexible procedure for services expected to begin on 31st March 2034, with an estimated gross value of £1,500,000,000. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 28th March 2034.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the rail transport sector, particularly for those specialising in passenger railway and tramway coaches, as well as road transport services. The dynamic market structure will allow suppliers to apply for admission at any time, subject to meeting the conditions for membership, fostering flexibility and inclusivity. This platform may attract companies with robust transport capabilities to actively participate in call-off competitions, thereby enhancing their market presence and potential growth. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive railway and public transport services are likely to benefit the most from this expansive and flexible procurement opportunity. Additionally, the expected duration of eight years offers sustained business growth potential within the transport industry.

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Notice Title

DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market

Notice Description

DFT Operator "DFTO" intends to establish and operate a Dynamic Market to enable Train Operating Companies (TOCs) within the DFTO group and the public sector to run further call off competitions for Managed Bus/Coach (Rail Replacement Services) and Managed Taxi Services. DFTO will act as the contracting authority for the establishment, governance and ongoing management of the Dynamic Market. Individual TOCs will act as Customers and will conduct Call-Off Competitions and award Call-Off Contracts under the Dynamic Market in their own capacity as contracting authorities. The Dynamic Market will remain open for its duration, allowing Suppliers to apply for admission at any time, subject to meeting the Conditions for Membership. Admitted Suppliers will be invited by Customers to participate in Call-Off Competitions for specific requirements. DFTO will not be a party to any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Dynamic Market unless expressly stated otherwise. The structure of this Dynamic Market is intended to support future organisational change within the rail sector and may be utilised by successor bodies to DFTO in accordance with applicable legislation. The term of the Dynamic Market is anticipated to be 8 years from the date of publication of the intentions notice (Estimated to be 31/03/2026). Please note for the purposes of publishing this notice nominal dates have been inputted and are not reflective of the actual . Contract start and end dates will determined by the users of the Dynamic Market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

60100000 - Road transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2034 - 31 Mar 2034 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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