Route PL3: London Underground Rail Replacement bus service
LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITEDEstimated Value
Up to £537,020
Deadline
Not specified
Published
15 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Rail Replacement bus service further operation called off original tendering competition. Operation of a London Underground Piccadilly Line replacement bus service to operate under Contract ref PIC/169-PL3 on 01/02 November 2025 at a total cost of £58,180. Subsequent call-offs as follows: PIC/171-PL3 (17/18 January 2026) £58,180 PIC/175-PL3 (09/10 May 2026) £60,520 PIC177-PL3 (28 - 31 May 2026) £130,960 PIC/178-PL3 (06/07 June & 11/12 July 2026) £130,960
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Transport for London (TfL) is looking for a bus operator to run replacement bus services when the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground is closed for maintenance and upgrades. This is a series of short-term contracts across 2025-2026, with the operator taking over the route to keep passengers moving during rail closures.
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Stagecoach East London
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London United
1 contract wonlatest 17 Sept 2026£6m
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LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
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