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

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar sought school and public bus services across Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The requirement covered school transport, stage carriage services and integrated bus transport services, divided into 41 service lots. The work falls within passenger transport services (CPV 60112000) and was intended to support both education and public travel needs throughout the islands. The contracting authority is Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, based in Stornoway. Services were to be delivered across the Outer Hebrides, including Lewis and Harris, rather than at a single site. The requirement was structured so suppliers could bid for one or more lots, with no stated maximum number of lots per supplier.

The procurement was cancelled and the only recorded award, for lot LH2A, was unsuccessful and marked discontinued. It used an open procedure with electronic submission. The estimated overall value was £20,000,000 including the 41 lots. Bids were due by 24 August 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 28 August 2026. Lots were generally planned for 1,800 days, while lot L3 had a 2,520-day period; renewal was expected at the end of the contract period. Evaluation placed 90% on price and 10% on quality. Suppliers had to meet suitability requirements set out in the procurement documents, submit bids in English, and observe a 90-day bid validity period. The authority recorded possible recurrence in May 2031.

Although this procurement was cancelled, it shows a substantial and recurring requirement for operators able to deliver school and public bus services across dispersed island communities. Relevant competitors would need dependable passenger transport operations, suitable vehicles, drivers and scheduling capacity for school, stage and integrated routes. The large number of service lots indicates that the requirement can be divided geographically or operationally, allowing both broad-based operators and businesses focused on particular routes to assess their fit. Strong performance would need to combine reliable day-to-day delivery with the ability to manage public-service obligations across Lewis and Harris. Suppliers should also be prepared for a predominantly price-led competition, while demonstrating credible service quality and suitability evidence.

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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-r6ebe6-0000838686
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
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Contact Email
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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

Notice Documents

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