---
title: "Provision of bus service Route 285/N285"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Provision of bus service Route 285/N285

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa2

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Transport for London for the provision of bus service Route 285/N285 has reached the award stage. This service falls under the industry category of public road transport services and is located in the UKI region, specifically in London. The contract, titled "Provision of bus service Route 285/N285," was awarded to Transport UK West London, following a selective procurement method characterised by a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Key dates include the award being signed on 22nd January 2025, and the overall contract being valued at GBP 6,624,818. Despite the initial tender process having concluded, the tender allowed provisions for flexibility, with terms of extension at the discretion of the contracting entity.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies in the public transport sector to engage with large-scale urban transportation projects, particularly those with capabilities in bus services. The procurement process demonstrates an emphasis on price as the primary award criterion. The negotiation aspects and service provisions indicate potential growth opportunities for businesses equipped to handle extended service agreements and adaptive transport solutions. While the main contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller or niche service providers could find opportunities in subcontracting or future tender rounds initiated by Transport for London or similar authorities. Businesses keen on expanding their public sector footprint, especially within urban centres, should monitor such tenders for collaboration or competition opportunities.

## Notice

QC92502

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 285/N285 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

Options: Term of the agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073202-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 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 | £6,624,818 |

## 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 | TRANSPORT UK WEST LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073202-2025

## 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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