---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 7/N7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602b6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 7/N7

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602b6

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## Summary

The procurement process organised by Transport for London involves the provision of public road transport services for bus route 7/N7 in London, United Kingdom. This process was conducted through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, classified under the CPV code for Public Road Transport Services. The procurement falls under the services category and was overseen by Transport for London as the buying organisation. The contract was signed on 12th November 2025, with Metroline being the active supplier following the award. The overall contract is valued at £5,495,219, reflecting an initial successful bid during the tender process. Although the specific lot for this route, which includes options for contract term extension, is described as cancelled, it indicates the potential for future opportunities under similar terms.

For businesses, this contract represents a substantial opportunity, especially for companies experienced in urban rail, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services. With an active award granted to a large-scale supplier like Metroline, similar firms can consider competing in future tenders by leveraging their expertise in public transport services. Such engagements allow businesses to establish themselves within the public procurement landscape in London and beyond. Firms familiar with the selective procurement method, involving negotiated procedures, will be particularly well-placed to navigate and succeed in these competitive tenders. This opportunity also highlights the potential for growth and longevity, particularly for firms capable of fulfilling extended service agreements contingent on the buyer's discretion.

## Notice

QC96201

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 7/N7 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/001822-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 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 | £5,495,219 |

## 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 | METROLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001822-2026

## 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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