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title: "London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service"
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# London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee192ac8-32da-456a-b031-97985736973a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Transport for London as the buying organisation, seeking a replacement bus service for the Piccadilly Line. This service operates in London and falls under the road transport services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation for contracts above threshold. The award stage is complete, with Arriva London North Limited securing the contract. The significant procurement timeline included a tender period ending on 28 January 2025, and a contract period from 15 February to 3 August 2025. Notably, the service was required on several occasions throughout this period, with key dates including weekend operations in April, May, July, and August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, specifically those capable of delivering bus services in urban settings. Companies that are well-suited to compete in such procurements typically include those with experience in managing large-scale transport services, particularly in densely populated areas like London. With the main procurement category being goods, businesses offering innovative and efficient solutions to meet public transport needs stand to benefit. Additionally, as the tender is flagged suitable for SMEs, it presents an advantageous opportunity for small to medium enterprises in the transport industry looking to expand their market presence through public sector contracts.

## Notice

London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate between Gunnersbury and Rayners Lane on 15/16 February 2025 tendered and contract awarded to Arriva London North Ltd. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 22/23 March 2025 re-awarded to Arriva London North Limited under Contract reference PIC/155-PL4. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 18 - 21 April 2025 re-awarded to Arriva London North Limited under contract reference PIC/154-PL4. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 17/18 May 2025 re-awarded to Arriva London North Limited under contract reference PIC/156-PL4. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 19/20 July 2025 re-awarded to Arriva London North Limited under contract reference PIC/161-PL4. Subsequent requirement for a similar service to operate on 02/03 August 2025 re-awarded to Arriva London North Limited under contract reference PIC/162-PL4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca1e1ec-eb24-42ec-8113-1ebd99004a60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £381,120 |
| 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 | ARRIVA LONDON NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca1e1ec-eb24-42ec-8113-1ebd99004a60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca1e1ec-eb24-42ec-8113-1ebd99004a60
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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