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The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan

CalMac Ferries Limited

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26 Nov 2024 at 12:24

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23 Nov 2022 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the Tender stage for the "Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract, valued at £580,000, will involve facilitating shuttle bus services between Troon Harbour, Ardrossan, and Troon Railway Station during the temporary relocation due to the Ardrossan harbour re-development project. The service will be required for up to 21 months, covering both summer and winter ferry timetables and operating 363 days per year. The competitive procedure with negotiation aims to invite a limited number of candidates, following a pre-qualification stage, to submit tenders by 23rd December 2022, with subsequent evaluations and negotiations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in accommodating fluctuating demand and providing flexible transport solutions. Ideal candidates include service providers capable of managing logistics in varying weather conditions, catering to all ages and abilities, and minimising environmental impact. Firms that can demonstrate robust experience in similar projects and possess the necessary operational licences and financial stability are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, driving business growth and expanding service offerings in the transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of David MacBrayne Ltd, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. Previously operating as Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd, CalMac was created in October 2006 to bid for the Scottish Government contract to operate Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services, which it subsequently won. At the same time Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd changed its name to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and retained ownership of the vessels and piers which it leases to the operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry services (currently CFL). CMAL is also wholly owned by Scottish Ministers but is entirely separate from CFL. Although they have the same shareholder, each has its own Board and their relationship is solely contractual. CalMac Ferries Limited has one wholly owned subsidiary; Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited, which employs and supplies all sea going staff (approximately 1000) to CFL. CFL operates a fleet of 34 vessels, providing lifeline ferry services to the communities off Scotland's west coast - from the Isle of Lewis in the north to the Isle of Arran in the south. Ferries sail to over 25 different destinations operating from 51 ports and slipways, some of which are in remote locations. During the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick/Campbeltown ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the ports and local railway station. It is anticipated that a shuttle bus service will be needed on the following routes for round trips: -Between Troon Harbour, KA10 6DH and Harbour Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8BZ -Between Troon Harbour, KA10 6DH and Troon Railway Station (Both sides of the railway station) There may also be a requirement to travel to Gourock PA19 1QP in weather disruptions. It is anticipated that a shuttle bus service provision will be needed for a period of up to 21 months therefore, the service will be required to cover both the summer and winter timetables for the ferry service operating between Troon and Brodick/Campbeltown. The service should be available, 363 days per year (Christmas Day and New Year's Day excluded). The Service Provider will be required to: -provide the ability to flex the service to cover fluctuating demand and to be able to cope with disruptions due to bad weather; -cater for all ages and abilities and have space for the travelling publics luggage and possessions; -consider size of buses to ensure they can manoeuvre the roads around the railway station; -minimising the environmental impact Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract shall operate for a term of 21 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038150-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

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