Buyer Name: Dumfries and Galloway Council
Buyer Address: Procurement Team, Carruthers House, Dumfries, UKM92, DG1 2HP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 3033333000
Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWestrans)
Buyer Address: Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, UKM92, DG1 2HR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: swestrans@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1387260141
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
3195453.97 GBP
3195453.97 GBP
Published
03 Sep 2025, 10:46
03 Sep 2025, 10:46
Deadline
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Region
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n/a
Awarded To
McCalls Coaches Ltd, houstons mini coaches, BROWNRIGGS LLP, Anderson's of Langholm, Telford's Coaches Ltd
McCalls Coaches Ltd, houstons mini coaches, BROWNRIGGS LLP, Anderson's of Langholm, Telford's Coaches Ltd
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Description
Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Title: DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus
Lot Description: Southwest of Scotland Transport Partnership subsidised local bus network in Dumfries and Galloway.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Contracts
Contract Title: DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus
Awards
Award Title: DGCPO-0282 - Local Bus
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