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ScotRail Alternative Transport Services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The ScotRail Trains Limited has launched a tender for the provision of alternative transport services, including buses and taxis alongside the Glasgow stations bus link. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions by 31st October 2022. The procurement method is selective, utilising a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The opportunity is relevant to businesses in the services category, particularly those offering transportation services in the UKM region.

This tender by ScotRail Trains Limited presents an opportunity for businesses providing bus and taxi services to participate in a multiple-stage procurement process. Interested businesses can access the procurement documents electronically via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System submission platform. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023, with renewal options available for an extended period. The submission deadline for participation in this tender is a key date, offering growth opportunities for business expansion within the transportation services industry.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Alternative Transport Services

Notice Description

This project will cover a new contract for the provision of planned and emergency buses and taxi alongside the Glasgow stations bus link. The requirement will be lotted as follows: Lot 1- Buses Lot 2- Taxi Lot 3- Glasgow Stations Bus Link

Lot Information

Buses

This project will cover a new contract for the provision of planned and emergency buses for ScotRail passengers and staff.. To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: ScotRail reserves the right to extend the contract for a further five 1 year periods.

Taxi

This project will cover a new contract for the provision of planned and emergency taxis for ScotRail passengers and staff.. To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: ScotRail reserves the right to extend the contract for a further five 1 year periods.

Glasgow Stations Bus Link

This project will cover a new contract for the provision of the Glasgow stations bus link.. To participate you must submit an electronic PQQ via the ScotRail Wax Sourcing System by the deadline. The system can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx and you should log in if you already have a registered account or register to create an account and log in to access the PQQ.

Renewal: ScotRail reserves the right to extend the contract for a further five 1 year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708342
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541479
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60120000 - Taxi services

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Proposed initial term is to 31st March 2027 with potential options to extend to 31st March 2032 - this contract may be re-tendered beyond these dates.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Kathryn Murphy
Contact Email
kathryn.murphy@scotrail.co.uk, procurement@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3448110141

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 1DN
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

CMAC GROUP

FIRST SCOTLAND T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO1) LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW (NO2

TRANSPORT UK - TRAVEL CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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