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Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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Award

11 Sep 2026 at 13:53

Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar sought public road transport services for schools and the wider public across Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The requirement covered school transport, scheduled stage services and integrated bus transport services, arranged into 41 lots covering routes and service groupings across the islands. This is a passenger transport operation rather than a vehicle supply contract: relevant suppliers would provide the buses, drivers, scheduling and day-to-day service delivery needed to operate local routes. The buyer is the local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, based in Stornoway. The procurement category is services, classified under CPV 60112000 for public road transport services.

The procurement was an open procedure with electronic submission and was cancelled: all 41 lots were recorded as unsuccessful because they were discontinued. The cancellation outcome applies to the school, scheduled and integrated bus service lots, including those covering Lewis, Harris and wider island routes. The estimated total procurement value was £20,000,000. The planned contract duration was 1,800 days for most lots, with Lot L3 planned for 2,520 days; renewals were expected at the end of each contract period. The tender submission deadline was 24 August 2026 at 08:00, and the award period and bid opening were scheduled for 28 August 2026 at 09:00. Evaluation weighted price at 90% and quality at 10%.

This procurement indicates substantial, recurring demand from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for operators able to deliver school and public bus services across dispersed island communities. A credible future competitor would need the operational capacity to cover multiple routes or service groupings, with suitable buses, qualified drivers, reliable scheduling and the resilience to maintain services across Lewis and Harris. Experience of contracted passenger transport, school transport safeguarding and integrated route planning would be directly relevant. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate commercial suitability and technical capability against the buyer’s selection requirements, submit in English, and manage electronic ordering and electronic payment arrangements. The strong price weighting means efficient fleet and staffing models would matter alongside service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue

Notice 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.

Lot Information

NS1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NS2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NS3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NS4

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NS5E

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of the contract period.

WS1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

WS2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

WS3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

WS4

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

WS10

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot L1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot L2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot L2A

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

BR1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

UG1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot L3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

P2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

TL2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SY1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SY2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NL1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NL3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NL4

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NL5

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

NL6E

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SL1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SL2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SL3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

SR1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR3

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR4

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR5

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

HAR6

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

L5

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

L6

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot L6A

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot H1

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot LH2

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Lot LH2A

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

Renewal: Expected renewal at end of contract period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de4b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086428-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award 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: 60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: May 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status: Cancelled
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Unsuccessful
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: STORNOWAY
Postcode: HS1 2BW
Postcode Area: Outer Hebrides
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward: Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

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