£2M Low-Emission Bus Service Contract for Egham Campus
Summary
Royal Holloway, University of London has published a contract opportunity for a low-emission bus service at its Egham campus. The estimated £2M service contract runs from September 2026 through August 2031, with potential extensions. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 12 May 2026, 11am. The service is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.
What changed
Royal Holloway University has issued an open procurement notice for a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service covering its Egham campus. The contract has an estimated value of £2M over an initial three-year term with two optional 12-month extensions through 2031. The university will evaluate tenders based on customer service, reliability, and sustainability alignment.\n\nTransportation companies interested in bidding must submit proposals electronically by 12 May 2026 at 11am. The contract is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, indicating preference for larger operators with fleet capacity. Full procurement documents are available via the EU-Supply portal.
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Published date: 17 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 12 May 2026, 11am
Contract summary
Industry
- Road transport services - 60100000
Location of contract
TW20 0EX
Value of contract
£2,000,000
Procurement reference
RHUL-26033
Published date
17 April 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
1 September 2026
Contract end date
31 August 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University is looking to appoint one (1) supplier to deliver a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service providing reliable transport for staff and students travelling to and from the Egham campus. The contract shall commence on 1 September 2026, with full services commencing on the start of each autumn term, (21 September 2026 for Year 1). The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions to 2031. The service will support the University's aims to reduce car use, improve air quality, enhance community safety, and provide additional capacity during peak times and major University events. The supplier will be expected to demonstrate strong customer service, reliable performance, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with the University's sustainability and carbon-reduction goals.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104589&B=RHUL
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via.
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104589&B=RHUL
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Helen Booth
Address
Egham Hill
EGHAM
TW200EX
England
Telephone
01784 443071
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