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Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University

Descriptions

The University is committed to supporting sustainable travel choices for staff, students and visitors across our campus locations. A key part of our offering is the inter site bus service network; connecting residences with our academic campuses at Kingston Hill, Roehampton Vale and Penrhyn Road. The current contract for the operation of this network comes to an end in August 2026 and the University is seeking tenders for operations commencing in September 2026.

The University wishes to appoint an operator to provide transport for a number of routes created to serve the student body that serves to move them between Halls and the Campus locations in the Kingston locale. Certain variations are included on the core route outlined in this tender specification which, subject to financial implications, would be considered to further enhance the current network.

The aim of the University Service will be to provide a free, low environmental impact and high-quality transport Service primarily for the students of the University but also used by Staff and the general public following Key objective s listed in the Specification document of the tender.

Please note the attached documentation and complete as required prior to the deadline.

Timeline

Published Date :

11th Aug 2025 3 days ago

Deadline :

10th Sep 2025 in a 27 days

Contract Start :

31st Aug 2026

Contract End :

31st Aug 2033

Keywords

buses and coaches

public service buses

city buses

touring coaches

commuter buses

city transport

municipal bus

public transit

scheduled service

urban mobility

commuter vehicle

low-emission fleet

route bus

mass transport

local authority transport

two-level bus

tourist vehicle

sightseeing coach

intercity transport

double-height bus

high-capacity seating

tiered passenger bus

elevated deck bus

panoramic bus

tour fleet

electric bus

e-bus

battery-powered coach

emission-free transit

electric public bus

plug-in commuter bus

green fleet vehicle

urban electric transport

zero-emission bus

electric mass transit

bus engine overhaul

clutch replacement

brake lining installation

bus chassis alignment

schedule-based servicing

AC system check

passenger door repair

suspension overhaul

safety inspection

fleet bus diagnostics

bus tire rotation

fluid check

brake adjustment

filter service

bus interior cleaning

chassis lubrication

route-readiness inspection

emergency kit check

windshield wash fill

bus emission compliance test

coach hire service

bus rental with driver

group transport coach hire

chartered coach operation

sightseeing bus rental

school trip coach service

tour bus with driver

shuttle coach hire

event coach transport

multi-seat vehicle hire

coach terminal management

passenger bus depot service

station waiting area operation

bus arrival coordination

intercity bus terminal support

public transit bus station oversight

bus boarding facilitation

terminal passenger assistance

bus departure scheduling

transit hub operations

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Details

Notice Type :

Open opportunity

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

TenderBase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Region :

North Region

Attachments :

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

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