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CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services
The City of Edinburgh Council · All their open notices
What this is
City of Edinburgh Council has established an open Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for supported bus services, valued at £10 million over 60 months with three 12-month extension options. The DPS covers subsidised bus routes across Edinburgh and has no lots. Accessible low-floor vehicles and a PSV operator licence are required. The deadline for admission is 21 February 2029.
Key points
- Edinburgh Council supported bus services DPS; £10m; PSV licence and accessible low-floor vehicles required
- DPS deadline 21 February 2029; 60 months + 3 x 12-month extensions
- Insurance: ELI £10m, PLI £5m, Motor £5m
Who can bid
PSV Operator Licence mandatory. Vehicles must be accessible low-floor buses. Insurance: ELI £10m, PLI £5m, Motor £5m. Open DPS — all SPD-passing suppliers admitted.
How it is scored
Admission: pass/fail SPD. Individual route call-offs awarded via mini-competition.
Money
Estimated value £10 million over 60 months. Insurance: ELI £10m, PLI £5m, Motor £5m.
How to submit
Via PCS-Tender. Rolling admission throughout DPS duration.
Clarifications
Via PCS-Tender messaging.
Contract period
60 months initial term plus 3 x 12-month extensions (up to 96 months total). DPS deadline 21 February 2029.
Classification
CPV 60112000 — Public road transport services 34121100 — Public-service buses60100000 — Road transport services ScotlandEdinburgh and Lothians
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.