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title: "DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06601a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DFT OPERATOR LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market

Buyer: DFT OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06601a

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## Summary

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED is in the planning stage of establishing the DFTO Ground Transportation Dynamic Market. This procurement process focuses on the railway industry, aiming to provide Managed Bus/Coach Rail Replacement Services and Managed Taxi Services in the United Kingdom regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. The initiative will enable Train Operating Companies within the DFTO group and the public sector to conduct further call-off competitions. The procurement method is selective with a competitive flexible procedure for services expected to begin on 31st March 2034, with an estimated gross value of £1,500,000,000. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 28th March 2034.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the rail transport sector, particularly for those specialising in passenger railway and tramway coaches, as well as road transport services. The dynamic market structure will allow suppliers to apply for admission at any time, subject to meeting the conditions for membership, fostering flexibility and inclusivity. This platform may attract companies with robust transport capabilities to actively participate in call-off competitions, thereby enhancing their market presence and potential growth. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive railway and public transport services are likely to benefit the most from this expansive and flexible procurement opportunity. Additionally, the expected duration of eight years offers sustained business growth potential within the transport industry.

## Notice

DFT Operator "DFTO" intends to establish and operate a Dynamic Market to enable Train Operating Companies (TOCs) within the DFTO group and the public sector to run further call off competitions for Managed Bus/Coach (Rail Replacement Services) and Managed Taxi Services. DFTO will act as the contracting authority for the establishment, governance and ongoing management of the Dynamic Market. Individual TOCs will act as Customers and will conduct Call-Off Competitions and award Call-Off Contracts under the Dynamic Market in their own capacity as contracting authorities. The Dynamic Market will remain open for its duration, allowing Suppliers to apply for admission at any time, subject to meeting the Conditions for Membership. Admitted Suppliers will be invited by Customers to participate in Call-Off Competitions for specific requirements. DFTO will not be a party to any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Dynamic Market unless expressly stated otherwise. The structure of this Dynamic Market is intended to support future organisational change within the rail sector and may be utilised by successor bodies to DFTO in accordance with applicable legislation. The term of the Dynamic Market is anticipated to be 8 years from the date of publication of the intentions notice (Estimated to be 31/03/2026). Please note for the purposes of publishing this notice nominal dates have been inputted and are not reflective of the actual . Contract start and end dates will determined by the users of the Dynamic Market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2034 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFT OPERATOR LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:27 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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