Awarded contract

Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service

Awarded
£180k
Published 22 Jun 2026

Opportunity to operate a scheduled shuttle bus service transporting visitors to the historic Maeshowe archaeological site in Orkney.

United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 22 Jun 2026· 1 months agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

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  • Contract value
    £180,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    Scotland

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

22 June 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

This opportunity invites qualified service providers to bid for the provision of a shuttle bus service to Maeshowe, a historic archaeological site in Orkney, Scotland. The successful contractor will be responsible for operating scheduled bus transportation to transport visitors to and from the Maeshowe monument. Key responsibilities include vehicle operation, maintenance, driver provision, safety compliance, and customer service. Bidders should have experience in passenger transport operations, appropriate licensing and insurance, and the ability to meet specified scheduling requirements and passenger capacity needs. The service aims to enhance visitor accessibility to this important cultural heritage site while maintaining reliable and safe transportation standards.

Track record

1 award · 1 winner
Thin record

Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

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