Tender

WLC Local Bus Services DPS

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "WLC Local Bus Services DPS" project. This project involves setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for subsidised local bus services within the West Lothian Council area. The procurement method being used is "selective" with a "Restricted procedure." The deadline for submissions is on 13th April 2033. This opportunity is best suited for businesses providing services related to public transport, with specific requirements outlined including financial stability assessments and technical qualifications.

Businesses interested in bidding for the "WLC Local Bus Services DPS" contract should note that the West Lothian Council is the contracting authority. The procurement stage is currently at the planning stage, with the deadline for submission set for 13th April 2033. The project falls under the "services" category, focusing on local bus services in the West Lothian Council area. The tender requires compliance with specific financial stability and technical criteria, making it ideal for businesses in the public transport sector looking to expand their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

WLC Local Bus Services DPS

Notice Description

Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for subsidised local bus routes

Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC wish to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for subsidised local bus services For support in tendering please go to https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 & 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477413
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,789,990 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20338 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Initial DPS open for 30 days then reopened for 10 years. following that further notice will be published

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catriona Peden
Contact Email
catriona.peden@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506283312

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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

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