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title: "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement"
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# Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e2c1b29-fd8d-4687-bd72-5ca18280ec2b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement" is initiated by Transport for London (TfL), specifically through its subsidiary, London Bus Services Limited. This opportunity falls under the category of "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently, the initiative is in the planning stage and will involve early engagement, with an engagement end date set for 10 January 2022. Key documents related to this tender, including a market engagement notice, were published on 12 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver specialised transport services. Companies in the transportation sector, logistics, and those with experience in providing services to London’s public organisations will be particularly well-suited to participate. The planned incorporation of a standstill period post-award notification also allows bidders the chance to engage with the decision-making process, thereby encouraging competitive responses and enhancing contractor accountability.

## 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 the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at 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 calendar 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/68d276a5-2a39-4dd4-a5bf-038658883919 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 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

- 12 Jan 2021 at 09:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d276a5-2a39-4dd4-a5bf-038658883919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d276a5-2a39-4dd4-a5bf-038658883919
  12th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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