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title: "London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service"
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# London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb3742e-4201-49f9-ab25-f1f615ddf299

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Transport for London, involved the provision of a rail replacement bus service for the Piccadilly Line between Earl's Court and Osterley. The contract, identified as PIC/164-PL2, has been awarded to Transport UK London Bus Limited. This competitive procedure with negotiation falls under the industry category of Road transport services (CPV code 60100000) and is relevant to London, United Kingdom. The overall contract period spans from 24th September 2024 to 14th September 2025, with key services scheduled for specific weekends, including 13/14 September 2025. Notably, the award for this project was officially recorded as active on 22nd August 2025, with a total contract value of £387,608.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in road transport services and large-scale logistics. While the procurement was conducted through a selective method—allowing for competitive negotiation—businesses that demonstrate a good track record in managing urban transport services in densely populated areas are well-suited to participate. SMEs were considered suitable for participation, offering a viable entry point for smaller enterprises to engage with major public transportation projects and expand their involvement in city transport infrastructure. Furthermore, the project’s substantial budget allows for scalability and strategic partnerships, potentially fostering long-term business relationships within the London metropolitan transport sector.

## Notice

London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate between Earl's Court and Osterley on 14/15 September 2024. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 17/18 May 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Limited under Contract reference PIC/156-PL2. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 02/03 August 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Ltd under Contract reference PIC/162-PL2. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 13/14 September 2025 re-awarded to Transport UK London Bus Ltd under Contract reference PIC/164-PL2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3e8826-db12-474f-be84-0e35a77c213c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £387,608 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,608 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT UK LONDON BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3e8826-db12-474f-be84-0e35a77c213c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3e8826-db12-474f-be84-0e35a77c213c
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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