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title: "Provision of bus service - Route U3"
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# Provision of bus service - Route U3

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50bbe2e5-e19d-4a2c-867c-067497ef9206

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## Summary

Transport for London has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of bus service Route U3 for a duration of seven years. This project falls under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000) and will operate in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method with competitive negotiation, concluding on 8th August 2023. The contract starts on 26th October 2024 and ends on 24th October 2031, with the total contract value amounting to approximately GBP 4,674,851. Key contact for this contract is Richard Rampton (contracts.tendering@tfl.gov.uk).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public transport services, especially those specialising in bus operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract an excellent growth opportunity given its long duration and substantial value. The winning supplier, Metroline West, a large-scale organisation, is already established in the sector, indicating the competitive nature of this procurement. Engaging in such tenders can lead to considerable business growth and market presence in the public transportation industry.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route U3 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1866d3f2-f1c6-40af-9fae-5f2bf27cfea3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,825,909 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,674,851 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METROLINE WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1866d3f2-f1c6-40af-9fae-5f2bf27cfea3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1866d3f2-f1c6-40af-9fae-5f2bf27cfea3
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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