--- title: "Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, is for the "Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue". This tender pertains to the transport services sector and targets bus services across Lewis and Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It is currently at the tender stage with submissions mandated to be electronic, closing on 24th August 2026, 08:00 GMT. The anticipated contract start is on the 28th of August 2026, following a bid opening at the Council Offices in Stornoway. Notably, the contract will cover a term of five years and is valued at £20 million GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those with experience in providing school and public bus services. With the procurement method being open procedure, it allows a range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards, evaluated with a 90% weighting on price and 10% on quality. The contract offers for multiple lots, with a maximum of 999 lots available for bidding per supplier, which can be an ideal opportunity for both established transport companies and new entrants looking to expand into regional transport services in Scotland. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services, complying with the specified criteria, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and regional market penetration. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561826 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2031 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR | | Locality | STORNOWAY | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS1 2BW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar | | Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas | | Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561826 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561826 Lewis and Harris School and Public Bus Service 2026-31 Reissue - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838686 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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