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King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service

University Of Edinburgh

Estimated Value

Up to £1,098,240

Deadline

21 May 2026

Published

10 August 2026

Type

services

ScotlandGBopenCPV: 60112000
CategoryTransport services

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Estimated value
£1,098,240
Closing date
21 May 2026 (closed)
Published
10 August 2026
Location
Scotland
Type
Services · open procedure
CPV code
60112000 Public road transport services
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Overview

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.

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Lothian Buses Ltd

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University Of Edinburgh
Typepublic body
Total tenders134
Total spend£165,524,236
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Key Dates

Published

10 August 2026

Submission deadline

21 May 2026

Notice type

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