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title: "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060208"
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published: "2026-01-08"
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# Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060208

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for London (TfL) involves a competitive opportunity titled "Call for Competition publication - Rail Replacement," under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This service tender is currently at the active planning and tender stage, focusing on the Greater London region, specifically under UKI. The tender outlines the procurement for bus services as part of a rail replacement scheme, with the contract period commencing on 21st January 2026 and concluding on 20th January 2027. The submission of tenders must be in written English. Potential suppliers are encouraged to prepare as the standstill period will follow the award announcement, allowing for challenges to be raised according to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those offering urban railway, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services. Companies with expertise in managing complex transport operations in urban settings, and who are capable of delivering reliable bus services to supplement rail transport, will find this tender highly applicable. The procurement method is competitive, providing a promising avenue for growth, especially for businesses that can foster a partnership with a prominent entity like TfL. Engaging in this tender not only offers potential for financial gain but also enhances business credibility through association with a high-profile public organisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

London Bus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). TfL is a complex organisation operating both as a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) under the direction of the Mayor of London and as a provider of transport. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk (https://www.tfl.gov.uk). The contract or contracts (if any) resulting ultimately from this notice may be awarded by, and may be for the benefit of London Bus Services Limited, TfL and/or any of its other subsidiaries. London Bus Services Limited reserves the right to award any contract in whole or in part or not at all as a result of this notice. London Bus services Limited, TfL and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any bidders in responding to this notice or in tendering for related contract(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001533-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001533-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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