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title: "Provision of bus service - Route R9"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ab7e438-d157-445f-9fda-67e5e0d2302a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-03-11"
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# Provision of bus service - Route R9

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab7e438-d157-445f-9fda-67e5e0d2302a

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed the competitive procurement process titled "Provision of bus service - Route R9," classified under Public road transport services (CPV Code 60112000), focusing on the London region. The tender process, initiated through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, culminated with the awarding of the contract to Metrobus on 16th December 2024. The overall contract, valued at £1,579,255 GBP, covers a period from 16th August 2025 to 18th August 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 27th August 2024 and the award notice published on 11th March 2025, ensuring transparency in the contracting process.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for providers within the public road transport sector, particularly those experienced in route management and large-scale transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders owing to the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. The comprehensive contract spans over three years, allowing businesses to leverage long-term involvement and develop robust service portfolios in the transport industry in London, facilitated by a prestigious and well-established buyer in Transport for London.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route R9 for 3 years. Please note, costs 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/03b93cfd-5f66-41aa-b891-3fec34547eef |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,578,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,169,346 |
| 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 | METROBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b93cfd-5f66-41aa-b891-3fec34547eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b93cfd-5f66-41aa-b891-3fec34547eef
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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