DFTO Ground Transportation

DFT Operator Limited 'DFTO'contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06a15dProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeactive
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

2

0 awarded

Published

22 May 2026

Deadline 31 May 2034

Description

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

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06a15d
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Main category
services
CPV classifications
34121000
34121100
60112000
60172000
60120000
Contract locations
Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
31 May 2034, 10:59 pm
Submission address
Lot 1 Buses and Coaches - https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3C8SQCEM6M Lot 2 Private Hire Vehicles and Taxis - https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YSC6H7YB2R Suppliers please note the portal will not be open to accept applications until 01/06/2026 in line with this notice.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Dynamic market

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
DFTO Ground Transportation - Lot 1 Buses and CoachesLot 1 Buses and Coachesactive
Lot 2Lot 2 Taxis and Private Hire Vehiclesactive