Planning

Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation - Request for Information

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation - Request for Information," aimed at providing local bus services in Aberdeenshire. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the closing date for supplier submissions set for 8th February 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £1,655,000, and potential operators are encouraged to express their interest by completing the Request for Information available on the official procurement site. The operation will be based in the region of Aberdeen (UKM50).

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for transport operators and service providers in the public transportation sector. Businesses specialising in demand-responsive transport services, particularly those that can provide flexible transportation solutions on a local basis, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender allows for the operation of transport services that cater to the general public, which could involve multiple vehicles and varied routes, creating further opportunities for companies looking to expand their service offerings in Aberdeenshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation - Request for Information

Notice Description

Supplier interest is sought in the Operation of Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services in Aberdeenshire, registered as local bus services for the general public. Potential operators are invited to complete and return the form in the Further Info Additional Documents section of this notice.

Lot Information

Inverurie Area DRT Service

The operation of a Demand Responsive Transport service open to the general public, on Mondays to Saturdays, potentially comprising 5 vehicles.

Deeside Area DRT Service

The operation of a Demand Responsive Transport service open to the general public, on Mondays to Saturdays, potentially comprising 2 vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404864
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,655,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpss@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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