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title: "London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de1838dc-8350-44ae-ad42-a8998296105b"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail replacement bus service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1838dc-8350-44ae-ad42-a8998296105b

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## Summary

The London Underground Piccadilly Line is undergoing a series of rail replacement bus services between Hammersmith and Osterley, orchestrated by Transport for London (TfL). The recent contract award, under reference PIC/164-PL1, covers services from 17 May 2025 to 14 September 2025, with the procurement process following a competitive procedure with negotiation. Valued at £574,525.33, the contract was awarded to London General Transport Services Limited on 22 August 2025. This service falls under the 'Road transport services' category, with engagements completed by 15 April 2025. The buying organisation, TfL, can be contacted through Phil Thornton at their London office.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale transport providers, particularly those specialising in road passenger transport. While this contract has been awarded, the planned and tender stages indicate continued demand for similar services in the region. Businesses that can deliver large-scale, reliable bus services are well-positioned to compete in future tenders, given TfL's preference for selective procurement methods, involving substantial negotiation phases and high-value contracts.

## Notice

London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate between Hammersmith and Osterley on 17/18 May 2025. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 19/20 July 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/161-PL1. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 02/03 August 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/162-PL1. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 13/14 September 2025 re-awarded to London General Transport Services Ltd under Contract reference PIC/164-PL1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e473c921-ec6d-4872-ab4d-362c269bb6d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,056 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,004,794 |
| 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 | LONDON GENERAL TRANSPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e473c921-ec6d-4872-ab4d-362c269bb6d7
- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1aa3f05-cd87-4a35-b0aa-fdd8884ae135
- 8 Jan 2024 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4b596-13d1-4b6d-8980-8d47054b581f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e473c921-ec6d-4872-ab4d-362c269bb6d7
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1aa3f05-cd87-4a35-b0aa-fdd8884ae135
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4b596-13d1-4b6d-8980-8d47054b581f
  8th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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