---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 126"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 126

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601e5

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Transport for London, focuses on the provision of a bus service for Route 126, classified under public road transport services. The contract covers a 7-year term, with the possibility of extension at the contracting entity's discretion. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Although the procurement process reached the award stage as of 8th January 2026, one of the lots was cancelled. The bus service will operate in London, underlining the importance of this transport initiative within the designated UKI region. The contract was officially signed on 18th December 2025, at a value of £4,568,119. Transport for London, headquartered in Endeavour Square, London, is the authority responsible for administering this procurement.

This tender, aimed at expanding public transport within London, offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. With the contract awarded to London Central, a large-scale supplier, this procurement highlights the potential for growth in providing urban transport services. Businesses capable of managing large-scale public transport services, particularly those experienced in urban settings, would find this opportunity aligned with their strategic objectives for expansion. The possibility of contract extension further enhances the long-term business potential for firms with expertise in this sector. With the procurement process concluded, businesses involved in similar services can explore future tenders with Transport for London or other transport authorities.

## Notice

QC99301

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 126 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.

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/001469-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 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 | £4,568,119 |

## 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 | LONDON CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001469-2026

## 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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