---
title: "Bus Network Review Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06145b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Bus Network Review Phase 2

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06145b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bus Network Review Phase 2" was conducted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. This process, dated 2nd February 2026, has been completed and involved direct procurement below the threshold, without competition. The project aims to implement initial phases of bus network improvements in Blackburn with Darwen, following a review conducted in late 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with the contract becoming active on 3rd February 2026 and set to end on 31st March 2027. The legal basis for this tender is the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors to engage with public infrastructure development. The successful supplier, Systra Ltd, indicates that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete in this sector. Companies specialising in public transit systems and network analysis would find this project particularly beneficial for their growth and expansion prospects. The focus on localised improvements in the UK's transport infrastructure underscores the potential for development and innovation within this sector. Businesses seeking to establish or enhance their presence in government contracting would be suited to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

To implement initial phases of bus network improvements in Blackburn with Darwen and undertake preparatory work for later phase implementation. This follows the Bus Network Review, conducted in late 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009018-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,178 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009018-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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