---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 52/N52"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066573"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 52/N52

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066573

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by London Bus Services Limited focuses on the provision of bus services for Route 52/N52, classified under public road transport services. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the UKI region. The contract, which has been awarded to Metroline, became active on 10th February 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, ensuring a selective and tailored bidding approach. Although one lot was initially included, it was later cancelled. The value of the awarded contract is £7,947,297, indicating a significant investment in urban bus services within London.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services to collaborate with an established organization like Transport for London. With the selectiveness of the negotiated procedure, businesses offering competitive pricing and comprehensive service propositions have the chance to leverage growth through long-term engagements. Companies with expertise in urban transit solutions, particularly those offering scalable and innovative transport operations, are well-positioned to compete in such selective contracts, enabling them to expand their footprint in the public transport sector. The opportunity for contract extensions underscores the potential for lasting business relationships.

## Notice

QC98401

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 52/N52 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/020929-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | £7,947,297 |

## 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 | METROLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020929-2026

## 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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