Tender

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council is inviting tenders for the provision of contracted local bus services under the title "Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025" in Angus. The industry category is public road transport services, classified under CPV code 60112000. The tender process initiated on 14 February 2025 and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 21 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract's starting date is scheduled for 26 May 2025, with an expected end date of 13 August 2028. There is potential for renewal on an annual basis for up to two additional years. The project budget is set at GBP 1,000,000, and it will be divided into numerous lots, allowing operators to bid for multiple routes across Angus.

This tender offers significant opportunities for bus service operators to expand their business by securing contracts with the regional authority. The open procurement method allows various sizes of companies, especially those with valid PSV Operator Licences and meeting specified insurance requirements, to compete. Operators must demonstrate strong capabilities in environmental management, passenger benefit maximisation, and fair working practices, with price being a major criterion. Companies focussing on the public transport sector, and those capable of ensuring high service quality and efficiency, would find this tender particularly suitable for business growth.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

Lot Information

25001 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25002 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25003 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Additional information: Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25004 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25005 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25006 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Additional information: Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e25a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005246-2025
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

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
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
April 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Bennett
Contact Email
plntransport@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

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