---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route R7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-04-29"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route R7

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route R7," conducted by Transport for London, has reached its conclusion in the award stage. This contract, identified by the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-0508f3," is categorised under public road transport services and is located within the UKI region, specifically London. The procurement method was selective, using a competitive dialogue process. Notably, the tender included a contract for the provision of this bus route over a three-year term, with the value of the awarded contract to Metrobus being £1,806,615. The contract was signed on 4th February 2025, after the tender was opened, and the award was made active in April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public road transport services. Large-scale companies like Metrobus, which successfully secured the contract, were well-positioned to compete given the tender's requirement for extensive service provision capabilities. The competitive dialogue process suggests the possibility of engaging with the buying organisation to refine service offerings to meet specific needs. Such tenders can aid in business growth by providing a steady work stream and enhancing reputation through collaboration with prominent public entities like Transport for London.

## Notice

QC94502

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route R7 for 3 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017541-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,806,615 |

## Status

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

## 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 | METROBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017541-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:414342-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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