--- title: "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2023-01-09" --- # Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Rail Replacement tender is currently in the planning stage. Transport for London is the buying organisation for this procurement opportunity within the special-purpose road passenger-transport services sector. The engagement end date for this tender is set for January 20, 2024, providing interested businesses with a clear deadline for participation in the process. The tender is expected to create opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that can offer suitable services within the London region. This tender by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the special-purpose road passenger-transport services sector to bid for contracts that may benefit London Bus Services Limited and other subsidiaries of TfL. With a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, interested firms can leverage their expertise to provide transport services in London. The standstill period incorporated by London Bus Services Limited ensures transparency in the award decision process, offering a fair chance for all tenderers to challenge decisions before final contracts are awarded. ## Notice London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London(TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of theGreater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as aprovider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk (https://www.tfl.gov.uk) The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by, and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s) Additional information: London Bus Services Limited will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on any award of a contract is communicated to tenderers. That information will provide full information on any award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge award decisions before a contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI2006 No 6) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60d5ff4-8e7d-4ed9-8dde-71338a1646a7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2023 at 09:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60d5ff4-8e7d-4ed9-8dde-71338a1646a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60d5ff4-8e7d-4ed9-8dde-71338a1646a7 9th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfl.gov.uk - https://www.tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18bc0b60-0669-4335-ae81-43c5b9f0a2f0.json.