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Northern Isles Ferry Service

Transport Scotland

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20 Feb 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is currently involved in the Northern Isles Ferry Service procurement process, which falls under the services industry category. This contracting process is in the active stage, with a contract value of approximately £371 million. The contract, which was signed on June 1, 2012, is designed to provide essential ferry services between the Scottish mainland and the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) over a period of 180 days, with a possible extension. The primary location of the service delivery is in the UK, particularly covering several routes that require operating subsidies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with expertise in ferry operations and public service contracts. Companies well-suited to compete in this space would include those capable of providing reliable maritime services, as well as those experienced in meeting regulatory and operational standards for subsidised public transport. The involvement of large suppliers like Serco Ltd indicates a competitive environment where innovative and efficient service proposals could stand out.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northern Isles Ferry Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Public Services in relation to ferry services on several routes between the Scottish mainland and the Northern Isles (Orkney ad Shetland) and between Orkney and Shetland, that are eligible for operating subsidy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612745
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£371,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 201214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Serco Group PLC

Serco Ltd

Further Information

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