Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
UK
Contact person: Elliot Freeman
Telephone: +44 1316502759
E-mail: Elliot.Freeman@ed.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ed.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service
Reference number: EC1078
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Shuttle between Bristo Square and King's Buildings Campus
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus.
The current service operates two double-decker buses running continuously across the day throughout the entire academic year, from early September to late May. During this time, the number of trips remains the same, however usage of the service reduces in April, May and December as student numbers reduce due to Christmas holidays and completion of studies.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The University encourages interested providers to review the Request for Information document, and to return a response with the requested information to the contact details contained within this document by the RFI deadline of Friday 30th January 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814950.
(SC Ref:814950)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/11/2025