---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 182"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa19"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa19.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-01"
---

# Provision of bus service - Route 182

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa19

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by London Bus Services Limited, involved the provision of a bus service for Route 182 and falls under the public road transport services industry category. The location for this service is London (UKI Region), and the procurement stage currently reported is the Award stage, completed with the contract status being active as of 1st May 2026. The tender process used was a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, adhering to legal requirements under the scheme CELEX 32014L0025. The project involved a lot for a three-year provision of the service, initially cancelled, but later awarded to Metroline with a contract value of £8,588,765.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in large-scale public transport services. Companies with the capability to operate extensive fleet services within urban areas of the United Kingdom are well-suited to participate in similar competitive processes. The negotiated procurement procedure implies there is potential for discussions and adjustments post-award, beneficial for flexible organisations capable of meeting dynamic service requirements. This provides a platform for growth, especially for businesses looking to expand their presence in London's public transport sector.

## Notice

QC97402

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 182 for 3 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/051301-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 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 | £8,588,765 |

## 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

- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051301-2026

## 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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