Tender

Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services

STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Stornoway Port Authority has issued a tender for the provision of shuttle bus services for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre. The services required are detailed in the tender specifications, with a start date of January 22, 2024, and a contract end date of September 30, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 13, 2023. Interested suppliers must meet specific criteria related to their financial standing, technical capabilities, and relevant experience to qualify.

This tender opportunity presents business growth potential for service providers in the transportation industry, particularly those offering bus/coach services. Companies with experience in providing similar services, holding the required vehicle operator licenses, and demonstrating a commitment to environmental management may find this opportunity well-suited for their operations. The flexibility of contract renewal options and the clearly defined award criteria based on service quality, capacity, added value, and compliance offer a transparent framework for businesses to compete effectively in securing the contract.

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Notice Title

Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services

Notice Description

Provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stornoway Port wishes to appoint a service provider to provide a shuttle bus services between its Deep Water Terminal and Stornoway Town Centre on days when a cruise vessel is berthed at the Deep Water Terminal. Details of the services required are set out in the Specification. Additional information: See Instructions to Tenderers for a description of the tender process.

Renewal: Stornoway Port will have the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months on two separate occasions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030355-2023
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)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Brenda Jones
Contact Email
brenda.jones@stornowayport.com
Contact Phone
+44 1851702688

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2XS
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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