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Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is inviting tenders for the "WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months" project, falling under the public transport services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th February 2022 at 10:00 AM. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, covers seven local bus contracts for a 12-month period, allowing for recovery prior to issuing longer-term contracts. Tenders should be submitted electronically via PCS-Tender, and the relevant legislation is governed under EU regulations.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial business growth avenue particularly for transport service providers and companies specialising in public road transport. Businesses that comply with environmental, social, and labour law regulations in Scotland, and hold relevant PSV operating licences, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Given the emphasis on quality criteria and pricing, companies with robust operational standards and competitive pricing strategies are encouraged to participate to secure contracts. The potential for future call-off contracts through a Dynamic Purchasing System following the initial tender period also enhances long-term engagement for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months

Notice Description

Seven (7) local bus contracts for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let

Lot Information

LBS 9

Local bus route Livingston South Town Service (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31S

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Sundays) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 40-X40

Local bus route St John's Hospital to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (Mon - Sun) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS7

Local Bus route St John's Hospital - South Queensferry via Livingston Centre, Craigshill, Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 5

Local bus route Bathgate Town Service (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 6

Local bus route Armadale & Whitburn Town Service (Mon - Sat) Two options are being offered for pricing. Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Options: Two options are included for pricing. Only one will be awarded

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001899-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

63712000 - Support services for road transport

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
DPS to be created within the 12 month contracts and call offs for new routes to be in place for April 2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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