Award

North Uist Public Bus Services 2020-27

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Tender

18 May 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the North Uist Public Bus Services 2020-27 has been completed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority based in Stornoway, Scotland. This open procedure tender, classified under public services, specifically targeted operators for bus services delivery in North Uist. The contract was awarded on 15 September 2020, with a total value of £1,465,000, and is scheduled to be active until 31 March 2027. Relevant details can be contacted through the buyer's email at contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk or via phone at +44 1851600501.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements such as obtaining the appropriate operator's licence and adequate insurance coverage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within the transport industry may find this opportunity particularly appealing, as one bid was submitted for this contract. Furthermore, the presence of community benefits in this tender also suggests a likelihood of rewarding potential suppliers who can contribute positively to the local community.

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Notice Title

North Uist Public Bus Services 2020-27

Notice Description

North Uist Public Bus Services 2020-27

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operator Designed Public Bus Service in North Uist. The contract duration will be from the date of award until the 31 March 2027

Renewal: A new contract will be put in place prior to the conclusion of the current one.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621148
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406794
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,465,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851600501

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A TRAVEL

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