Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Related Contracts (2)

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 900.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 1, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

SPT as a contracting authority is purchasing transport related service contracts including but not limited to schools, vocational and additional support needs (ASN) requirements on behalf of the following contracting authorities and their arm's length organisations: Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde. SPT is the agent for the above-mentioned Councils. Any contracts awarded will be between the Council and the awarded Operator. Provision of transport related service contracts within Glasgow City or cross border areas. Provision of transport related service contracts within North Lanarkshire or cross border areas. Provision of transport related service contracts within South Lanarkshire or cross border areas. Provision of transport related service contracts within East Dunbartonshire or cross border areas. Provision of transport related service contracts within West Dunbartonshire or cross border areas.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048087-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has issued 134 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 94 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048087-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 1, 2026. You have 39 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £900,000,000 - £900,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.