---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route SL2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059608"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-09-08"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route SL2

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059608

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of bus service - Route SL2" is led by Transport for London, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically public road transport services. The procurement followed a selective method through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition and was marked as complete. The contract, valued at £7,574,103, was signed on 30th July 2025, with Arriva London North as the awarded supplier. Although the process involved a competitive bidding environment with two valid bids, the status of the related lot was cancelled. The procurement fell under the European legal framework, with reference to the legal basis CELEX 32014L0025, and was supported by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The primary delivery region for the service is the UKI region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, especially those capable of providing extensive bus services. Companies similar in scale and expertise to Arriva London North, which already operates within London, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given Transport for London’s involvement, this process supports urban transport development, offering potential growth for firms focusing on sustainable and urban-focused public transport solutions. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement method and requirements could better position businesses for future tenders in this field.

## Notice

QC95005

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route SL2 for 7 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/054744-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 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 | £7,574,103 |

## 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 | ARRIVA LONDON NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054744-2025

## 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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