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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 08:05

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 13:35

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of local bus services within the Dundee City area. The contract, identified by reference DCC/CD/181/25, is part of an open procedure and falls under the road transport services industry category. This procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Xplore Dundee. The award decision was made on 28th April 2026, with the contract signed on 27th April 2026. The procurement covers services and includes options for extension dependent on budget approval. The council addressed quality criteria such as compliance, health and safety, and environment alongside pricing considerations during the tender process. This initiative is supported by factors such as community benefits and fair work practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation services industry, particularly those experienced in municipal service contracts. Firms able to demonstrate strong compliance with safety, environmental standards, and community engagement have competitive advantages. The open procurement method allows large scale entities or consortia to participate, and the focus on community benefits aligns with businesses committed to corporate social responsibility. The location within Dundee City offers a regional focus and potential for growth within public sector transportation. The contract valued at £397,488 ensures a substantial investment in local service provision, offering extended collaborations if successful budgetary approvals are secured.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£397,488 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XPLORE DUNDEE

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