---
title: "The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned, Ref GTR0456 REV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0318c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2023-02-21"
---

# The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned, Ref GTR0456 REV

Buyer: GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0318c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited involves a recently active tender for both planned and unplanned services. The main procurement category is services, focusing on Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations compliant bus services. The tender is being carried out in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The contract value is estimated at £15 million per annum, with a duration of up to 5 years. The tender programme includes specific dates for expressions of interest, tender issue, returns, and contract award by May 2022.

This tender by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited provides an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender process are those experienced in road transport services and capable of meeting stringent quality criteria in alignment with the buyer's vision and values. The selective procurement method allows for negotiation with prior competition, providing an opportunity for qualified businesses to offer competitive solutions to deliver the required services effectively.

## Notice

Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services for both planned and unplanned requirements across the GTR network. Please note the contract end date may be subject to the requirements of the National Rail Contract. This tender process is being carried out in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016

### Lot Information

Planned Rail Replacement Bus Service

Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned

Unplanned Rail Replacement Bus Service

Rail Replacement Bus Services - Unplanned

Lot 1: Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned

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. The purpose is to run a competitive tender to gain a partner to deliver the Rail Replacement Bus Service and to ensure: - Alignment to GTR's vision/values/strategic pillars, - Robust SLAs/KPIs to drive the right behaviours - Bus tracking technology and real time management information to identify trends and efficiencies, The Lot 1 value of the contract will be (estimated) PS10m per annum (subject to demand) for Lot 1 and the contract duration will be for up to 5 years, i.e. PS10m x 5 years = PS50m estimated for Lot 1.

Renewal: At the end of the contract, if at all.

Lot 2 - Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Un-planned

Lot 2 value estimated at PS6m over the 5 year life of the contract (i.e. circa PS1.2m per year)

Renewal: At the end of the contract, if at all, i.e., 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005185-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At end of contract, if at all, i.e. 5 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVIA THAMELINK RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LTD |
| 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 | TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005185-2023
- 21 Feb 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005183-2023
- 3 Feb 2023 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003478-2023
- 3 Feb 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003477-2023
- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003362-2023
- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003361-2023
- 26 Jan 2023 at 19:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002497-2023
- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032916-2022
- 21 Feb 2022 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004768-2022
- 21 Feb 2022 at 09:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004758-2022
- 18 Feb 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004645-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://gtrailway.com
- https://gtrailway.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=761721197
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K69PRBVV78
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Road-transport-services.-*Duplicated*/K69PRBVV78
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Road-transport-services./K69PRBVV78

## Provenance

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