Tender

Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has initiated a tender process for a feasibility study regarding the Inverness Interchange, focusing on a bus station and car park. This procurement, designated under the industry category of Transport Services, takes place in Inverness, Highland (UKM6). As the procurement is currently at the Tender stage, businesses are invited to submit electronic submissions via the specified online platform by 13th December 2024, with the contract award starting on the same date. The feasibility study contract, valued at £40,000, will run from 6th January 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in transport, urban planning, or feasibility studies to contribute to a significant infrastructural project in Inverness. Companies with expertise in multi-modal transport solutions, including bus, rail, active travel, and parking, are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. By participating, businesses can not only secure a substantial contract but also form strategic partnerships with key local authorities and transport bodies such as HITRANS, Network Rail, and The Highland Council, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the transport sector. The project scope includes significant considerations for future-proofing and sustainable design, providing additional prospects for innovative service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility

Notice Description

HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating facilities and accessing public transport

Lot Information

Lot 1

To inform the Inverness Station Masterplanning process, HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating the following within the Inverness Masterplan area: Bus/coach interchange Car parking Active Travel Hub Below is a list of key issues to be considered by mode: Bus - Understanding requirements for local bus, interurban and express services. Consider business case for inclusion of other tour coach operations. - Ownership and management - Size and shape for operational needs and passenger facilities - based on current and projected requirements - Access and egress for different options into local and strategic road network - PRM access - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Detailed factors to be considered for all options - Passenger facilities and access arrangements - Share with railway? etc - Stances, floating, herringbone etc - One way / two way - Rail Replacement buses - Cruise coach and other tourism - Event demand - Low emission zone / demand management - Efficient access from Rose St roundabout/A82 - Bus length - Foot access to Platform 7 and to rest of rail station - Retail and servicing - Staff facilities - Future proofing - tech, AV Car Parking Options for the Rose Street multi-storey car park - Replacement - Relocation - Access and egress to trunk road - Pedestrian access and egress - Capacity including an understanding of city centre capacity and demand - Integration with bus / rail interchange - EV charging infrastructure / provision - Design - Future proofing - solar, battery storage etc - Consider temporary provision in event of reduced capacity during construction - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Active Travel Hub - Access arrangements to above facilities and rail station - Parking provision for cyclists at above or dedicated hub - HI-Bike provision and operation and maintenance - Security Budget, Timescale, Study Management The budget proposed is 40,000GBP. The Client Group will comprise representatives from HITRANS, Network Rail, Transport Scotland, The Highland Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783793
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518862
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Contact Name
Neil MacRae
Contact Email
neil.macrae@hitrans.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463719002

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1JJ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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