Tender

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is soliciting bids for the 'Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services' within the Dundee City area. This procurement is in the services category under the CPV classification for road transport services. It is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions to be made via an open procedure. Interested parties should submit their bids by the 12th of January 2026, with the bidding process being finalised at noon. The contract period spans 360 days, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year based on budget approval. The procurement process emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulations and community benefits, stipulating one community benefit per £100,000 spent.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, particularly those experienced in providing local bus services. Companies with robust health, safety, and environmental management practices will find this procurement suitable, given the high quality criteria set forth. The contract's renewal options further enhance its appeal, enabling long-term relationships and business growth. Given the emphasis on community benefits, enterprises committed to contributing positively to the local community might find this tender particularly advantageous. Businesses wishing to expand their footprint in the Dundee City region should consider this opportunity seriously.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services

Notice Description

Local Bus Services for Dundee City area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Local Bus Services to Dundee City. 3 options, all must be priced for. This procurement will only be awarded on agreement of annual budget. Additional information: This procurement exercise will only be awarded when annual budget has been finalised.

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 further year budget depending

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078713-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wendy.hall@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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