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title: "DFTO Ground Transportation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a15d"
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# DFTO Ground Transportation

Buyer: DFT OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a15d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for "DFTO Ground Transportation" is being conducted by DFT Operator Limited, a public undertaking based in London. This ongoing procurement, through an open method, is focused on services within the transportation industry, specifically targeting areas including buses, coaches, and taxi services across the United Kingdom. The process commenced on June 1, 2026, and will continue until May 31, 2034. Currently, the procurement is at the Award stage, with several contracts active under a Dynamic Purchasing System framework agreement. This approach is designed to remain flexible, allowing suppliers to join at any time, provided they meet the membership conditions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for large-scale companies that offer road transport and taxi services to enhance their business operations. Participation in this dynamic market allows suppliers to engage continuously with various Train Operating Companies within the DFTO group, serving requirements such as managed bus and coach services for rail replacement and managed taxi services. This dynamic structure offers growth prospects especially for businesses specialised in providing extensive transport services, including rail replacement and public-service vehicles, capable of meeting operational and safety standards. Suppliers able to provide comprehensive transport solutions across multiple UK regions will find this procurement particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence.

## 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Taxi-services./3C8SQCEM6M To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3C8SQCEM6M

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Buses and Coaches

Managed Bus and Coach Services (Rail Replacement) Suppliers will be expected to provide bus and coach transport services to replace or supplement rail services for the entire geographical area that they apply for. This may include and is not limited to: (a)Planned rail replacement services during engineering works (b)Emergency rail replacement during disruption or service failure (c)Event or demand management services (d)Local shuttle services between stations (e)Longer distance coach services where appropriate Suppliers must provide: (f)Suitable PSVAIR/PSVAR-licensed vehicles and qualified drivers (g)Capacity appropriate to passenger demand (h)Coordination with rail operations and station staff (i)Compliance with all applicable safety, transport and accessibility regulations

Lot 2 Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles

Managed Taxi Services Suppliers shall provide managed taxi and private hire vehicle services in the geographical area that they apply for to deliver the transportation of: (a)Train crew (including drivers and conductors) (b)Operational railway staff (c)Passengers where alternative transport is required This may include but is not limited to: (d)Crew transport between depots, stations, and operational locations (e)Passenger taxis during disruption, last train situations, accessibility requirements or where rail services cannot operate (f)Ad-hoc or pre-booked journeys arranged through the Authority's booking channels (g)Accessible vehicles where required (h)24/7 availability to support operational railway requirements Suppliers may be required to provide booking management, dispatch, journey tracking and reporting capability. Operational Requirements Suppliers must: (a)Provide reliable and timely services aligned with rail operational needs (b)Maintain all appropriate licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance (c)Meet all applicable legal safety, safeguarding, and accessibility requirements (d)Support 24/7 operations where required (e)Provide data and reporting on journeys and performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2026 |
| Notice type | UK14 - Dynamic Market Establishment Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Dynamic market |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2034 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFT OPERATOR LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | DFT OPERATOR LIMITED 'DFTO' |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL2 East Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA UK TRAINS; CMAC GROUP; FIRST TRAVEL SOLUTIONS; GO SOUTH COAST; TRANSPORT UK LONDON BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK14 - Dynamic Market Establishment Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 13:05 - Tender - UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047934-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062774-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Dynamic market establishment notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047934-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arriva.co.uk
- http://www.cmacgroup.com
- https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3C8SQCEM6M
- https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YSC6H7YB2R
- https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Taxi-services./3C8SQCEM6M
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.transportukbus.com/

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