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WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council has awarded five of seven local bus contracts for a 12-month period to E & M Horsburgh Ltd, First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited, First Glasgow Limited, First Scotland East Limited, and sd travel. The contracts cover routes in Bathgate, Livingston, Armadale, Whitburn, and St John's Hospital area. The procurement process was open, and the decision was made through an open procedure. The Council aimed to support the market recovery before awarding longer-term contracts. The contracts were signed on 22nd February 2022.

This public procurement opportunity for local bus contracts in West Lothian offers business growth potential for small to medium-sized transport service providers. Companies specialising in bus transportation services, particularly in Bathgate, Livingston, and surrounding areas, with experience in delivering high-quality services and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete. The diversified routes provided under the contracts present opportunities for businesses to expand their operations in the local transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months

Notice Description

Five of Seven (7) local bus contracts awarded for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let

Lot Information

LBS 9

Local bus route Livingston South Town Service (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 31S

Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Sundays). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 40-X40

Local bus route St John's Hospital to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (Mon - Sun). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS7

Local Bus route St John's Hospital - South Queensferry via Livingston Centre, Craigshill, Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 5

Local bus route Bathgate Town Service (Mon - Sat). Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

LBS 6

Local bus route Armadale & Whitburn Town Service (Mon - Sat) Two options are being offered for pricing.. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected.

Options: Two options are included for pricing. Only one will be awarded

Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680382
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456715
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

63712000 - Support services for road transport

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,006,238 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
DPS to be created within the 12 month contracts and call offs for new routes to be in place for April 2023

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

E & M Horsburgh Ltd

First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited, First Glasgow Limited, First Scotland East Limited

sd travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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