Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University Of Edinburgh · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Lothian Buses Ltd
- Value
- £1,098,240
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Transport services · Public road transport services (CPV 60112000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 075804-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date2 Jul 2026
- Published10 Aug 2026Published 39 days after the contract date
Description
The University of Edinburgh requires 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.
About the supplier
Lothian Buses Ltd: every public contract they have won.