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Contract Notice

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31

  • First published: 06 May 2026
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Authority ID:
AA21080
Publication date:
06 May 2026
Deadline date:
08 June 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

UK

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

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 Ness to Stornoway Integrated Main Daytime Service

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 Ness Local Feeder and Lionel School Services

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 North Galson and Brue to sgoil Taobh Siar. School Only

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 Ness to Nicolson Institute School School Only

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 Ness to Stornoway Public Evening Service

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 Westside Lewis Circular integrated Main Daytime Service

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 Carloway Local Feeder aand School Transport to Shawbost School

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 Tolstachaolais Local Feeder and School Transport Services to Breasclete and connections with W1 service for Nicolson Institute.

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 Carloway to Barvas Early Worker Service and School Services to Shawbost School and Sgoil an Taobh Siar

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 Carloway to Barvas Public Evening Service

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

BR1 Options 1, 2 and 3 Bernera Public and School Services to Breasclete and Sgoil nan Loch. Connections with WS1 Services at Garynahine.

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

UG1 Uig Public and School Services to Uig School and Connections with WS1 Services at Garynahine.

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

P1 Point District to Stornoway and Town Daytime Services, Integrated Public and School Services

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

BB2 Point District to Stornoway Evening Services

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

TL1 Tolsta and Back to Stornoway Integrated and Public Daytime Services

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

BB3 Tolsta and Back to Stornoway Public Evening Services

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

P2 Point District School Services to Sgoil an Rubha, The Nicolson Institute and Stornoway Primary Schools.

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 School Services Tolsta and Back District to Back, Tong and The Nicolson Institute Schools.

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 School Services, Melbost to The Nicolson Institute and Stornoway Primary School.

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 School Services, Newmarket and Marybank to Laxdale and The Nicolson Institute Schools.

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 Public and School Services from Ranish and Grimshader to Sgoil nan Loch and The Nicolson Institute Schools and Stornoway Town.

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 School Services, Ranish to Sgoil nan Loch.

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 Keose Village Feeder Service and School Service to Sgoil nan Loch and The Nicolson Institute.

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 School Services to Sgoil nan Loch from Eisken, Sheildinish, Arivruach and Kinloch.

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 Evening Public Services, Kinloch District to Stornoway.

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 Public and School Services, to Balallan, Stornoway and Pairc School.

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 Integrated School Day Service Gravir to The Nicolson Institute School and Stornoway Town.

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 Early Workers Public Service, Lemreway to Stornoway.

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 Stornoway to Tarbert Spine Route, Part Rodel / Leverburgh to Tarbert via Westside, Part Scalpay to Tarbert Services. School Services to Sir E Scott School.

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 Part Rodel / Leverburgh to Tarbert via Westside Harris. Public, Integrated and School Services. School Services to Leverhulme and Sir E Scott Schools.

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 Strond, Leverburgh to Tarbert via East Bays Route. Public, Integrated and School Services to Leverhulme and Sir E Scott Schools.

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 Scalpay to Tarbert Public, Integrated and School Services to Sir E Scott School

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 Hushinish to Tarbert Public, Integrated and School Services to Sir E Scott School.

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

HAR5Aline and Rhenigidale to Tarbert Public, Integrated and School Services to Sir E Scott School.

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 East Harris Golden Road to Tarbert Public, Integrated and School Services to Sir E Scott School

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

L1 Operator Designed, See documents for details

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

L2 Operator Designed, See documents for details

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 L2 Operator designed. See documents for details

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 L3 Operator Designed, All Uig and Bernera Districts, Public and School Services to Breasclete, Sgoil nan Loch, Uig and The Nicolson Institute Schools.

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 L4 Operator Designed, All Tolsta, Back, Point District and Stornoway Town Public Daytime only.

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 L4A Operator Designed, All Tolsta, Back, Point District and Stornoway Town Public Daytime and Evening Services

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: 42

II.2.1) Title

Lot L5 Operator Designed See Documents for details

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: 43

II.2.1) Title

Lot L6 Operator Designed See Documents for details

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: 44

II.2.1) Title

Lot H1 Operator designed See Documents for details

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: 45

II.2.1) Title

Lot LH1 All Lewis and Harris Daytime Public, Integrated and School Services. Evening services as included in Lots L1, L2A, L4A and L6.

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: 46

II.2.1) Title

Lot LH2 All Lewis and Harris Daytime Public, Integrated and School Services. Excluding Lot 4 Daytime Services plus Evening services as included in Lots L1, L2A and L6.

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: 47

II.2.1) Title

Lot LH3 All Lewis and Harris Public, Integrated and School Services. Except Lot L4

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: 08/06/2026

Local time: 14:00

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

EN

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: 08/06/2026

Local time: 14:00

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_31599 on PCS-Tender for further information.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31599. 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:829035)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Stornoway Sherriff Court

9 Lewis Street

Stornoway

HS1 2JF

UK

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

05/05/2026

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

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