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title: "The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned"
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buyer: "GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED"
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# The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned

Buyer: GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6ff0a3-a883-4c3f-b33c-f841abbdf249

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## Summary

The buying organisation, GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED, has initiated a tender titled "The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned" in the services industry category of road transport services. This procurement opportunity, using a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure, aims to provide PSVAR compliant bus services across multiple regions, with a contract period starting from April 30, 2023, and a tender closing on February 9, 2023.

Businesses involved in providing public service vehicles accessibility regulated road transport services, especially those with experience in rail replacement bus services, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The significant contract value of £50,000,000 and the long contract period until April 29, 2028, offer substantial growth opportunities for businesses in this sector to expand their operations and enhance their market presence by partnering with GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED.

## Notice

GTR are looking to procure a partner to provide PSVAR (Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations) compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services for both planned and unplanned requirements across the GTR network. Please note the end date may be subject to the requirements of the National Rail Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a844a7-624d-486f-a39b-455859d047df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 8AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a844a7-624d-486f-a39b-455859d047df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a844a7-624d-486f-a39b-455859d047df
  25th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=754126720
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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