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title: "Call for Competition publication - Bus Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06020a"
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published: "2026-01-08"
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# Call for Competition publication - Bus Network

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06020a

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## Summary

Transport for London, through its subsidiary London Bus Services Limited, has initiated a tender process titled "Call for Competition publication - Bus Network" in the domain of public road transport services. This tender process, classified under the industry category of urban railway, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services, pertains to services limited to the London area (Region Code: UKI). The procurement stage is currently active and includes both the planning and tender phases. The contract, dated to commence on 21st January 2026 and conclude on 20th January 2027, has a submission method of written proposals. The standstill period for award decisions provides an opportunity for tenderers to challenge any decisions within a minimum of 10 days. Interested parties should be aware that the resulting contract may benefit various arms of Transport for London and its subsidiaries. The main procurement method follows the legal framework CELEX 32014L0025.

This tender opportunity presents lucrative business growth potential for companies experienced in delivering public transport services, particularly those with capabilities in urban transit solutions. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient bus network solutions, have a solid track record in transport services, and can deliver projects within the Greater London area are highly encouraged to compete. The potential contracts might cover large-scale service provisions, possibly implicating whole or partial network management. Given the strategic nature of Transport for London and its significant influence on urban transit, successful participation could enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to future collaborations with a major public entity.

### 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 services. Further information on TfL can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk (https://www.tfl.gov.uk). The proposed tendering programme can be found on the TfL website. www.tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx (https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx) 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/001536-2026 |
| 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

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001536-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:414342-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx
- https://www.tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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