Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3033333000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Local Bus Routes and School Bus Routes
Reference number
DGCP-0282 and DGCP-0108
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of local bus transport services on behalf of Swestrans and school bus transport services for Dumfries and Galloway Council.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,777,432.03
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DGCP-0108 - School Bus
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dumfries and Galloway Council require the procurement of school bus services for home to school transport for pupils across the region who meet the eligibility criteria for school transport.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-012599
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
DGCP-0108 - School Bus
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telford's Coaches Ltd
Tweeden Brae
NEWCASTLETON
TD9 0QA
Telephone
+44 1387375677
Fax
+44 1387375677
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCalls Coaches Ltd
2 Alexandra Meadows
Lockerbie
DG112SA
Telephone
+44 1576204309
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
houstons mini coaches
Houstons Coaches, Broomhouse industrial Estate
Lockerbie
DG11 1PT
Telephone
+44 1576203874
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BROWNRIGGS LLP
THE GARAGE, EAST MORTON STREET
THORNHILL, DUMFRIESSHIRE
DG3 5LZ
Telephone
+44 7769585547
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anderson's of Langholm
Unit 1, Whitshiels Ind Est
Langholm
DG13 0HX
Telephone
+44 1387380553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire
9 Hornel Road
Kirkcudbright
DG6 4LH
Telephone
+44 1557331663
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM92 - Dumfries & Galloway
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,777,432.03
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Route Operator Annual Value 25/26
382 Eaglesfield to Lockerbie Academy McCalls Coaches GBP 31,848.00
701 Corrie to Lockerbie Academy Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 28,600.00
702 Shieldhill to Lockerbie Academy McCalls Coaches GBP 39,996.00
703 Kinnel Bridge to Lockerbie Academy McCalls Coaches GBP 29,996.00
706 Carrutherstown to Lockerbie Academy McCalls Coaches GBP 39,994.00
708 Stapleton Grange/Newbie to Annan Andersons of Langholm GBP 35,295.00
709 Parkgate to Lockerbie McCalls Coaches GBP 34,190.00
718A Gretna to Annan McCalls Coaches GBP 84,988.00
718B Gretna to Annan McCalls Coaches
719A Eastriggs to Annan Andersons of Langholm GBP 36,284.00
719B Rigg to Annan Andersons of Langholm GBP 36,300.00
721 Springfield to Annan Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 33,100.00
724 Lochmaben to Lockerbie Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 22,000.00
725 Crocketford to Springholm Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 21,650.21
726 Ecclefechan to Lockerbie Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 28,500.00
731 Gatehouse to Kirkcudbright McCalls Coaches GBP 37,497.00
735 Dalveen to Wallace Hall Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 37,000.00
736 Croalchapel to Wallace Hall Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 26,750.00
737 Moniaive to Thornhill Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 75,000.00
738 Throughgate to Thornhill Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 49,750.00
740 Drumlanrig to Wallace Hall Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 38,500.00
744 Bennan to Penpont/Thornhill Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 33,250.00
750 Lochfoot to Castle Douglas McCalls Coaches GBP 42,194.00
757 Lochfoot to Castle Douglas Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 32,137.03
761 Kelloholm to Sanquhar Brownriggs (Thornhill) LLP GBP 57,500.00
768 Cadgillside to Canonbie Telfords Coaches GBP 37,964.00
790 Torthorwald to Heathall Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 22,848.03
793 Clarencefield to Annan Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 31,500.00
795 Bridge of Dee to Castle Douglas McCalls Coaches GBP 28,996.00
796 Beeswing to Dalbeattie Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 27,654.76
827 Comlongan to Cummertrees Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 28,500.00
857 Glengap to Kirkcudbright Irene Benson Minibus GBP 32,500.00
879 Mouswald to Dumfries Houstons MiniCoaches GBP 35,150.00
(SC Ref:807313)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dumfries Sheriff Court
Dumfries
Country
United Kingdom