---
title: "Provision of bus service - Routes 407/645"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-18"
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# Provision of bus service - Routes 407/645

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus services on routes 407/645 was initiated by Transport for London, a prominent public transportation entity located in London, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as QC98001, falls under the industry category of public road transport services and was classified within the procurement category of services. This procurement process follows a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and it was completed in the award stage on 16th January 2026, when the contract was signed with Transport UK London, the successful supplier. Valued at £8,048,279, this contract is set for a term of seven years, with delivery focused in the UKI region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those able to offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions in logistical management and public transport operations. While Transport UK London secured the contract, the process highlights potential for other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the London area to grow by strengthening their presence and capabilities in the transport sector. Future tenders from Transport for London may provide further opportunities, given its role in managing urban railways, buses, and related services, and its commitment to engage with a variety of suppliers to enhance transport efficiency and coverage in the city.

## Notice

QC98001

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 407/645 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/014647-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,048,279 |

## 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 | TRANSPORT UK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014647-2026

## 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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