PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service

LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service" was managed by London Bus Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on public road transport services. The procurement took place in London, identified by the region code UKI. The process has reached the award stage, being completed with the latest update on 15th June 2026. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The initial contract was signed on 10th February 2026, and the flexibility of options led to additional awards, culminating in a total value of £339,756.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those experienced in delivering bus services for urban rail replacements. Given the selective nature of the procurement method, companies that demonstrate expertise and efficiency, alongside competitive pricing, stand to benefit. The awarded contract for Metroline Travel, a large supplier, highlights the potential for well-established firms to secure such contracts. Companies similar in scale and capability can leverage their resources to offer reliable and cost-effective solutions, fostering business growth within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service

Notice Description

PIC/172-PL4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Publication following further call-off from original competitive tendering exercise exceeding publication threshold.

Options: Original contract awarded under reference PIC/172-PL4 (08/09 & 21/22 March 2026) at a total cost of PS78,028. Subsequent re-awards called off this contract as follows: PIC/176-PL4 (23 - 25 May 2026) PS84,555 PIC/178-PL4 (06/07 June & 10/11 July 2026) PS92,106 PIC/181-PL4 (20/21 June 2026) PS39,014 PIC/179-PL4 (27/28 June 2026) 46,053. Total cumulative value therefore PS339,756.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056249-2026
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
£339,756 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20264 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 TRAVEL

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