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Provision of bus service - Route 52/N52

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by London Bus Services Limited focuses on the provision of bus services for Route 52/N52, classified under public road transport services. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the UKI region. The contract, which has been awarded to Metroline, became active on 10th February 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, ensuring a selective and tailored bidding approach. Although one lot was initially included, it was later cancelled. The value of the awarded contract is £7,947,297, indicating a significant investment in urban bus services within London.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services to collaborate with an established organization like Transport for London. With the selectiveness of the negotiated procedure, businesses offering competitive pricing and comprehensive service propositions have the chance to leverage growth through long-term engagements. Companies with expertise in urban transit solutions, particularly those offering scalable and innovative transport operations, are well-positioned to compete in such selective contracts, enabling them to expand their footprint in the public transport sector. The opportunity for contract extensions underscores the potential for lasting business relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 52/N52

Notice Description

QC98401

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 52/N52 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-066573
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020929-2026
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
£7,947,297 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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