King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service

University Of Edinburgh

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Lothian Buses Ltd — £1,098,240

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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.

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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The University of Edinburgh requires the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus. The University of Edinburgh requires the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings Campus. The current service operates two double-decker buses running continuously across the day throughout the entire academic year, from early September to late May. During this time, the number of trips remains the same, however usage of the service reduces in April, May and December as student numbers reduce due to Christmas holidays and completion of studies.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: 075804-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University Of Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh has issued 687 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 48 currently open and 486 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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 075804-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University Of Edinburgh 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.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Lothian Buses Ltd was awarded the contract for £1,098,240. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.