Award

Provision of Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

13 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the contract value is GBP 144,000. The procurement stage is now complete. The location of the service is in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 18th March 2024.

This tender for the shuttle bus service presents an opportunity for businesses in the services category, particularly those involved in transportation or tourism sectors. Businesses providing shuttle bus services or related transportation services can compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition. Key dates include the award date of 21st March 2024. Businesses interested in providing daily shuttle bus services can find growth opportunities through bidding for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the provision of shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis, with the exceptions of 25 - 26th December 2024 and 1-2 January 2025. The appointed supplier must provide a bus and qualified licensed driver from 09.45hrs - 17.30hrs 7 days a week.

Renewal: The contract will initially cover the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025, with an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months, giving a total possible contract length of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501456
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)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
24 months from date of publication of contract notice

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORKNEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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