Tender

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Angus Council is seeking tenders for the supply of local bus services in Angus, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2023. The opportunity is open to businesses in the services category, and submissions can be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This contract presents opportunities for bus operators to bid for different lots covering various bus routes in Angus. Businesses with experience in providing local bus services and sound environmental management practices would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must ensure compliance with the submission criteria outlined by Angus Council on the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2023

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

Lot Information

A688 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A689 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A692 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A691 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A690 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A693 Arbroath - Friockheim - Forfar

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Forfar. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A688 OR A689 OR a combination of A690, A691 and A692 or A393

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A695 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A694 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A696 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin

Provision of bus service linking Arbroath, Friockheim and Brechin. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A694 OR A695, A696 and A697

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A698 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A699 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A700 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park

Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A701 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A702 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A703 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A704 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A705 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A707 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A708 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A706 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A709 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A710 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A711 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

A712 Arbroath Town Services

Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719480
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469493
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Bennett
Contact Email
plntransport@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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                "id": "4",
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                            "type": "quality",
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            },
            {
                "id": "9",
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                }
            },
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                "id": "10",
                "title": "A697 Arbroath - Friockheim - Brechin",
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                    "endDate": "2026-05-31T00:00:00Z"
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            },
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                "id": "11",
                "title": "A698 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park",
                "description": "Provision of bus services linking Arbroath with rural areas to Friockheim and within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A698 OR A699 and A700",
                "status": "active",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                            "description": "90"
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            },
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                "title": "A699 Arbroath - Arbirlot - Friockheim; Arbroath Bus Station - Aikman Road; Arbroath Bus Station - Arbroath Infirmary - Red Lion Caravan Park",
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                "id": "13",
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            {
                "id": "14",
                "title": "A701 Arbroath Town Services",
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                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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            {
                "id": "15",
                "title": "A702 Arbroath Town Services",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2023-05-29T00:00:00Z",
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "16",
                "title": "A703 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                }
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            {
                "id": "17",
                "title": "A704 Arbroath Town Services",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                    "startDate": "2023-05-29T00:00:00Z",
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "18",
                "title": "A705 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
                            "description": "3"
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                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "90"
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                    "startDate": "2023-05-29T00:00:00Z",
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "20",
                "title": "A707 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                    "criteria": [
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                    "startDate": "2023-05-29T00:00:00Z",
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "21",
                "title": "A708 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
                "status": "active",
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                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                            "description": "90"
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "19",
                "title": "A706 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                            "name": "Environmental Management",
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                }
            },
            {
                "id": "22",
                "title": "A709 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                }
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            {
                "id": "23",
                "title": "A710 Arbroath Town Services",
                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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                "id": "24",
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                "description": "Provision of bus services within Arbroath. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded A701 OR A702 OR A709 OR A702, A703, A704 OR A706, A707, A708 OR A710, A711, A712",
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