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Coach & Mini Bus Hire

Abertay University(buyer)

Published
Published 12 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 December 2026 (31 days left)
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Overview

Abertay University is seeking suppliers for coach and minibus hire services to cover authorised university journeys across Dundee, Angus, Fife, and elsewhere in Scotland or the wider UK. The scope includes transport for student sports, the LIFT OFF widening-access programme, university events, visitor transfers, and various ad hoc travel needs. The contract has an estimated value of £120,000, with tenders due by 14 December 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Coach Hire

    Suppliers are required to provide coach hire services for authorised University journeys, including student sport, the LIFT OFF widening-access programme, University events, visitor transport, transport for Court members and senior visitors, airport and railway-station transfers, staff and student travel, and other recurring or ad hoc requirements. Services may involve travel within Dundee, Angus, Fife and elsewhere in Scotland or the wider UK, with the applicable lot and vehicle allocation determined by passenger numbers, the required service standard, accessibility, luggage and equipment, journey length and operational requirements.

    £90,000

  • Minibus Hire

    Suppliers are required to provide Minibus hire services for authorised University journeys, including student sport, the LIFT OFF widening-access programme, University events, visitor transport, transport for Court members and senior visitors, airport and railway-station transfers, staff and student travel, and other recurring or ad hoc requirements. Services may involve travel within Dundee, Angus, Fife and elsewhere in Scotland or the wider UK, with the applicable lot and vehicle allocation determined by passenger numbers, the required service standard, accessibility, luggage and equipment, journey length and operational requirements.

    £30,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£120,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
12 November 2026
Deadline
14 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Competition

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11

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£49,950

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

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