Award

Bus Service 127a

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the Bus Service 127a, which connects Newcastleton and Carlisle, also including the Saturday element of the 128 service between Newcastleton and Hawick. This award phase follows a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, resulting in a contract valued at GBP 112,542. The contract was signed on 31st October 2024 and became effective immediately. The services fall under the industry category of 'General public services' and cover the region of UKM91.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in providing transport services. Given the necessity for specialised buses and adherence to specific schedules, companies with a proven track record in regional transportation are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract ensures an extended business engagement with the Scottish Borders Council, potentially leading to further collaborations and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Service 127a

Notice Description

The service 127a provides a North/South transport link connecting Newcastleton and Carlisle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 127a service provides a North/South transport link connecting Newcastleton and Carlisle. The 127a service also contains the Saturday element of the 128 service which operates between Newcastleton and Hawick.

Procurement Information

Extension to contract containing the Saturday element of the 128 service between Newcastleton and Hawick.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518604
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELFORD'S COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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