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Research on the applicability of Transport for London's bus

Awarded to TRL Limited

DfTc - Department for Transport(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 September 2026

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Overview

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for research services examining the applicability of Transport for London's bus standards. The contract has been awarded to TRL Limited with a total value of £99,500.

Contracting authority

  • DfTc - Department for Transport

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£99,500
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 November 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£99,500
Award date
9 November 2026
Contract period
9 November 2026 → 1 September 2027
Contract length
10 months
Winner
  • TRL Limited

This contract ends on 1 September 2027.

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About the winner

TRL Limited

3 other contracts from DfTc - Department for Transport since 2023, worth £240,538.

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 31% above the median.

DfTc - Department for Transport in the last 12 months

153

contracts awarded, worth £165,058,200 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    9 November 2026

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