--- title: "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2025-08-06" --- # Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is presently at the planning stage for the "Call for Competition - Rail Replacement" under the industry category of Public road transport services. The process is focused on London, United Kingdom, targeting a significant engagement milestone with a due date set for 20th January 2026. TfL, a key public transport organisation under the Greater London Authority, is overseeing this tender. Potential suppliers should note the standstill period policy that TfL will incorporate, allowing a minimum of 10 calendar days for bid challenges post-decision, reinforcing transparency and fair opportunity before contract awarding. This is in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suited to deliver public road transport services in the London area. Engagement in this tender process could lead to alliances with TfL, enhancing business portfolios and expanding market presence in the transport sector. Given the emphasis on competitiveness and innovation for public services, businesses specialising in scalable and efficient transport solutions may have a strategic advantage. Interested parties should consider preparing to engage in this vital infrastructure project, capitalising on TfL's wide-reaching urban transport network and impact. ## 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 (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 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/03c71f96-5731-4100-928e-6a17a51ff6d3 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2026 | | 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 - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c71f96-5731-4100-928e-6a17a51ff6d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c71f96-5731-4100-928e-6a17a51ff6d3 6th August 2025 - 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-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2265dbe-f236-42a8-9c2c-8ea0bcc4b46b.json.