---
title: "Shuttle Bus - PIN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790709"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Shuttle Bus - PIN

Buyer: LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790709

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## Summary

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is planning a procurement process for the provision of Shuttle Bus services under the title "Shuttle Bus - PIN". This project is in the planning stage, with a prior information notice (PIN) published on 14th February 2025. The procurement is in the services category and is valued at £100,000. The service will cover the Loch Lomond National Park region, specifically the UKM77 area. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 31st March 2025 for further announcements.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for local bus operators, particularly those experienced in providing shuttle services within national park settings. The project aims to build on the success of the 2024 pilot of the Trossachs Explorer by implementing a modified three-month service, pending successful funding. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those capable of delivering robust transport solutions and looking to expand their operations within public services and the sustainable tourism industry. The procurement process creates a potential platform for increased visibility and engagement with the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority.

## Notice

Provision of Shuttle Bus services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the successful 2024 pilot of the Trossachs Explorer, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority are looking to understand interest from local bus operators to deliver a modified 3-month service, subject to successful funding award and tender.. subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523926 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ALEXANDRIA |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G83 8EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lomond |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523926

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523926&idx=1
  14th February 2025 - PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523926
  Shuttle Bus - PIN - Provision of Shuttle Bus services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790709
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790709

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