---
title: "PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b521"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b521

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PL4: London Underground Piccadilly Line Rail Replacement bus service" was managed by London Bus Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on public road transport services. The procurement took place in London, identified by the region code UKI. The process has reached the award stage, being completed with the latest update on 15th June 2026. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The initial contract was signed on 10th February 2026, and the flexibility of options led to additional awards, culminating in a total value of £339,756.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services, particularly those experienced in delivering bus services for urban rail replacements. Given the selective nature of the procurement method, companies that demonstrate expertise and efficiency, alongside competitive pricing, stand to benefit. The awarded contract for Metroline Travel, a large supplier, highlights the potential for well-established firms to secure such contracts. Companies similar in scale and capability can leverage their resources to offer reliable and cost-effective solutions, fostering business growth within the transport sector.

## Notice

PIC/172-PL4

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Publication following further call-off from original competitive tendering exercise exceeding publication threshold.

Options: Original contract awarded under reference PIC/172-PL4 (08/09 & 21/22 March 2026) at a total cost of PS78,028. Subsequent re-awards called off this contract as follows: PIC/176-PL4 (23 - 25 May 2026) PS84,555 PIC/178-PL4 (06/07 June & 10/11 July 2026) PS92,106 PIC/181-PL4 (20/21 June 2026) PS39,014 PIC/179-PL4 (27/28 June 2026) 46,053. Total cumulative value therefore PS339,756.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056249-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 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 | £339,756 |

## 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 TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056249-2026

## 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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