---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 29/N29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-09"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 29/N29

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602c5

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, involves a project titled "Provision of bus service - Route 29/N29". The industry category concerned is public road transport services, specifically within the services procurement category. The geographic focus of this process is the London region (UKI) in the United Kingdom. As of the latest update, the procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, with an award date of 27th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, compliant with the EU legal basis, specifically regulation 32014L0025. The awarded contract, valued at £15,555,082, was signed with Arriva London North and has a provision duration of seven years, with possible extensions at the discretion of the contracting entity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban transport services to secure long-term contracts with major public sector clients like Transport for London. Companies with capacity in public road transport and experience with selective procurement methods will find themselves in a strong position to compete. The high-value nature of this contract makes it particularly attractive for large-scale operators who can offer competitive pricing and efficient service delivery. Participation in such tenders can lead to substantial business growth, increased market presence, and the opportunity to build a robust portfolio of government contracts, aiding in future competitive bidding.

## Notice

QC98701

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 29/N29 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/001844-2026 |
| 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 | 27 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 | £15,555,082 |

## 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 | ARRIVA LONDON NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001844-2026

## 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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