Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-653c-7024-a08f-3cb4327c8305/dfto-ground-transportation Open for bids GB open procedure # DFTO Ground Transportation [DFT Operator Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dft-operator-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Sept 2026 Deadline 2782 days left 31 May 2034 ## Who can bid - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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: [dfto.delta-esourcing.com](https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Taxi-services./3C8SQCEM6M) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3C8SQCEM6M](https://dfto.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3C8SQCEM6M) Read full description ## CPV classification Buses and coaches Public-service buses Public road transport services Hire of buses and coaches with driver Taxi services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06a15d-2026-09-08T12:02:31+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06a15d-2026-09-08T12:02:31+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile DFT Operator Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dft-operator-limited) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Taxi Services Dynamic Market · Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · 1402 days left · 20 Aug 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-34c7-731f-93bc-8825aa499628/taxi-services-dynamic-market) [Non Franchised Bus and DRT Services · Transport for Greater Manchester · 1536 days left · 1 Jan 2031](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb0-21e9-71ab-b99f-497d8b5844e8/non-franchised-bus-and-drt-services) [Department for Transport Shared Research, Evaluation and Analysis · Department for Transport · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-27e5-7016-b54f-5667de1b58d4/department-for-transport-shared-research-evaluation-and-analysis) [The West Midlands Franchising Scheme for Buses Dynamic Market · West Midlands Combined Authority · 4637 days left · 29 Jun 2039](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd7-b73f-7201-a006-f38875cc0a52/the-west-midlands-franchising-scheme-for-buses-dynamic-market) [Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services · London Borough of Enfield · 858 days left · 23 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd5-fbb6-72f0-a61c-857d91408170/extension-of-existing-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-passenger-transport-se) [West Yorkshire Bus Franchising Dynamic Market · West Yorkshire Combined Authority · 2130 days left · 18 Aug 2032](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-d365-7073-9db6-9faa21eac7b7/west-yorkshire-bus-franchising-dynamic-market)