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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Award

23 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Tender

05 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council invites tenders for the provision of local bus services within the Angus region. The procurement, under the industry category of General Public Services (COFOG 01), focuses on a series of transport routes across the locale. The contracting process has already completed its award stage, with contract signing on 14 February 2020. The tender was divided into multiple lots, allowing operators to bid on various routes within the region. This tender was conducted through an open procedure, emphasizing transparency and competition in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport operators, particularly those experienced in local public transport services and capable of meeting Angus Council's insurance and technical requirements. Businesses, both large and small, can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the region. SMEs like Moffat & Williamson Ltd and larger operators like Stagecoach East Scotland have already been successful in winning contracts under this procurement. The tender further encourages electronic submissions, facilitating broader participation and enhancing business efficiency.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender for Local Bus Services for March 2020

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for a number of contracted local bus services within 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

A612 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro - Edzell

Provision of bus service to provide links to/from Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell from/to Forfar.. Only one of contract A612 or A612-1 will be awarded.

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

A612 - 1 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro - Edzell

Provision of bus service to provide links to/from Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell from/to Forfar.. Only one of contract A612 or A612-1 will be awarded.

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

A613 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service within Forfar. Only one of contract A613 or A613-1 will be awarded.

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

A613 -1 Forfar Town Service

Provision of bus service within Forfar. Only one of contract A613 or A613-1 will be awarded.

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

A614 Brechin Town Service

Provision of bus service within Brechin.

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

A615 Dundee - Forfar - Glamis

Provision of a Sunday bus service between Dundee, Forfar and Glamis

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

A616 Kirriemuir - Glamis - Dundee

Provision of a bus service between Kirriemuir, Glamis and Dundee.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000606446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,280,083 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 28 May 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2020

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete, Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Stagecoach East Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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