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Award

16 May 2022 at 12:40

Tender

04 Apr 2022 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of the "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus" service is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement method employed for this open procedure allows broad participation. The award period commenced on 5th May 2022, with the contract running until 31st March 2023, and an option for a one-year extension is available, making a potential total duration of up to 22 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in shuttle bus operations. Companies that can demonstrate robust financial stability, meet the required insurance thresholds, and possess the necessary qualifications are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on competitive pricing and technical quality means that responsive and innovative transport service providers will be well-suited to compete in this procurement exercise.

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 March 2023 with 1 (one) option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 22 months dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0329c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012627-2022
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
SME

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
£367,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£367,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Orkney Community Transport Organisation

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