---
title: "The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ad69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2024-02-21"
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# The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned

Buyer: GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ad69

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## Summary

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED has initiated a tender process for "The Provision of Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned" in the services industry category. The procurement aims to secure a supplier to deliver PSVAR compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services for planned and unplanned requirements on the GTR network. The contract, with a value of £61,200,000 GBP, involves strategic alignment, SLA adherence, technology integration, and efficiency delivery. The tender stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 3rd April 2023, located in LONDON,SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND).

This tender by GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED presents lucrative opportunities for transport service providers specialising in Road transport services. Businesses offering bus tracking technology, real-time management information systems, and efficiency-enhancing solutions are well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this tender is a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, providing a platform for companies to demonstrate their expertise and capability in delivering high-quality rail replacement bus services.

## Notice

GTR has awarded a contract to provide PSVAR compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services for both planned and unplanned requirements across the GTR network. The supplier is to deliver the Rail Replacement Bus Service and to ensure: * Alignment to GTR's vision/values/strategic pillars; * Adherence to robust SLAs/KPIs to drive the right behaviours; * Bus tracking technology and real time management information to identify trends; and * Delivery of efficiencies.

### Lot Information

Planned

Lot 1 was for PSVAR compliant planned rail replacement services.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for up to 21 months (with an estimated value of PS19.6M). Optional extensions (at the discretion of GTR / DfT) to the end of the NRC (31 March 2028) (estimated value PS11.19M per annum)

Unplanned

Lot 2 was for PSVAR compliant unplanned rail replacement services.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for up to 21 months (with an estimated value of PS3M). Optional extensions (at the discretion of GTR / DfT) to the end of the NRC (31 March 2028) (estimated value PS1.73M per annum)

Planned and Unplanned

Lot 3 was for PSVAR compliant planned and unplanned rail replacement services.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for up to 21 months (with an estimated value of PS22.6M). Optional extensions (at the discretion of GTR / DfT) to the end of the NRC (31 March 2028) (estimated value PS12.91M per annum)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005706-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,200,000 |
| Lots value | £122,570,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,615,162 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVIA THAMESLINK 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABELLIO LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005706-2024
- 7 Feb 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003994-2024
- 1 Mar 2023 at 18:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006075-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gtrailway.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=837894081
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B2J64DF6MG
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VCQXV9PFA6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Road-transport-services./VCQXV9PFA6

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