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OCID:
Published by:: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Authority ID:: AA21080
Publication date:: 07 August 2026
Deadline date:: 24 August 2026
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

This requirement is for school and public bus services in Lewis and Harris, na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Outer Hebrides), Scotland, United Kingdom for a five year period.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Council Offices, Sandwick Road

Stornoway

HS1 2BW

Telephone: +44 1851600501

E-mail: contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk

Fax: +44 1851705349

NUTS: UKM64

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00262

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60112000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This requirement is for school and public bus services in Lewis and Harris, na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Outer Hebrides), Scotland, United Kingdom for a five year period.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 20 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Please refer to tender documents for details.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

NS1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

NS2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

NS3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

NS4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

NS5E

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of the contract period.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

WS1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

WS2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

WS3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

WS4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

WS10

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Lot L1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Lot L2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Lot L2A

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

BR1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

UG1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Lot L3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

TL2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

SY1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 20

II.2.1) Title

SY2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 21

II.2.1) Title

NL1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 22

II.2.1) Title

NL3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 23

II.2.1) Title

NL4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 24

II.2.1) Title

NL5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 25

II.2.1) Title

NL6E

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 26

II.2.1) Title

SL1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 27

II.2.1) Title

SL2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 28

II.2.1) Title

SL3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 29

II.2.1) Title

SR1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 30

II.2.1) Title

HAR1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 31

II.2.1) Title

HAR2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 32

II.2.1) Title

HAR3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 33

II.2.1) Title

HAR4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 34

II.2.1) Title

HAR5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 35

II.2.1) Title

HAR6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 36

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 37

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 38

II.2.1) Title

Lot L6A

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 39

II.2.1) Title

Lot H1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 40

II.2.1) Title

Lot LH2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 41

II.2.1) Title

Lot LH2A

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM64

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This requirement relates to one or more of the Comhairle's school, stage and integrated bus transport services throughout na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides) Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 10

Price / Weighting: 90

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Expected renewal at end of contract period

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

As per documentation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 24/08/2026

Local time: 08:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 28/08/2026

Local time: 09:00

Place:

Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

May 2031

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Please refer to tender documents on project_32423 on PCS-Tender for further information.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32423. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

Tenderers will be asked to provide details of who they intend to use as sub-contractors and what percentage of the contract they intend to sub-contract.

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:

There are a number of service delivery options and we do not know which option we will award nor how many bus operators will be awarded a contract/contracts or what the value of these will be.

(SC Ref:838686)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Stornoway Sherriff Court

9 Lewis Street

Stornoway

HS1 2JF

Telephone: +44 185170231

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

This authority will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point where the intention to award the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rule to take action in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 30 days from when the tenderer knew, or ought to have known, that there were grounds for challenge).

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/08/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
60112000	Public road transport services	Road transport services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

Date	Details
No further information has been uploaded.

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

II.2.1) Title

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

II.2.11) Information about options

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds