---
title: "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817267"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817267.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817267

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## Summary

Dundee City Council led the procurement process for the "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services" in the Dundee City area, classified under the CPV code 60100000 for services within the transportation industry. This open procedure involved an award stage completed by April 27, 2026, resulting in the contract being signed on this date for an annual value of £397,488.00. The location of service delivery is Dundee City, and after an amendment, key deadlines for tender submissions were extended to January 16, 2026. This contract offers the provision of local bus services with several pricing options tied to the annual budget approval. The procurement process included electronic submissions, with the award criteria focusing primarily on compliance and price.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of delivering local bus services within urban environments. Companies like Xplore Dundee, a large supplier, successfully secured this contract, illustrating robust competition potential for organisations adept at handling service scale requirements. Businesses that can ensure compliance with specifications and offer competitive pricing can find favourable conditions in such public procurement processes. With community benefits associated with spending targets, such endeavours could also enhance corporate social responsibility outcomes for participating firms. Interested SMEs should note the procurement method was open, revealing opportunities for strategic partnerships to bolster tender proposals.

## Notice

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.. This procurement exercise will only be awarded when annual budget has been finalised.

Renewal: 1 year plus 1 further year budget depending

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554702 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,000 |
| Lots value | £134,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £397,488 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XPLORE DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554702
- 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546856
- 2 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544663

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544663&idx=2
  15th January 2026 - Pricing Schedule reupload due to issues with locked cells
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544663&idx=1
  2nd December 2025 - ITT Full Document suite
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544663
  Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services - Local Bus Services for Dundee City area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554702
  Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services - Local Bus Services for Dundee City area

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817267
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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