This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2022 at 12:36

Tender

01 Apr 2022 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus" tender, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, is currently in the active procurement stage and involves the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. This service is intended to operate daily between Stenness Visitor Centre and Tormiston Mill in Orkney. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and the expected duration is set for two years with a potential one-year extension. Bids must be submitted electronically by 3rd May 2022 at 12:00, following an open procedure for procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those offering coach and bus services. Companies that have experience in providing similar shuttle services, possess the required insurance, and can demonstrate financial stability are well-positioned to compete. The contract not only emphasises the importance of technical quality but also allocates a substantial weight to pricing, making competitive bids pivotal for attracting this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maeshowe Shuttle Bus

Notice Description

HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the provision of shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 with 1 (one) option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 2 (two) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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