---
title: "Provision of Rail Replacement bus service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659c2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Provision of Rail Replacement bus service

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659c2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by London Bus Services Limited sought to provide a Rail Replacement bus service between Canada Water and Clapham Junction. This contract falls under the industry category of Public road transport services and operates within the UKI region of London. The process, which has now reached the award stage, was conducted through a selective procurement method—a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender required services to be provided on 1st, 7th, and 8th March 2026, with the contract awarded to Arriva London North Limited on the 6th of February 2026 and valued at £45,910.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for large transport service providers, particularly those specialising in urban railway and bus services. Companies with the capability to offer public road transport within London can leverage such contracts to expand their operations and establish stronger partnerships with public entities like London Bus Services Limited. The award criteria focused on pricing, suggesting that competitive pricing strategies could benefit businesses seeking similar opportunities in future procurements. The option to extend the agreement within a 12-month period provides further growth prospects for firms demonstrating efficient and reliable service delivery.

## Notice

Further operation of Canada Water - Clapham Junction Rail replacement bus service to operate on 01, 07/08 March 2026 under Ref WDS/066-M that takes cumulative value over Notification of award threshold.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further operation of Canada Water - Clapham Junction Rail replacement bus service to operate on 01, 07/08 March 2026 that takes cumulative value over Notification of award threshold.

Options: Term of the agreement can be extended subject to subsequent call-offs within 12 month period from original date of operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015894-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 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 | £45,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015894-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:414343-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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