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Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. This tender, classified under the industry category "General public services" (CPV 60172000), aimed to facilitate transportation for cruise liner passengers between Hatston Pier and Kirkwall Travel Centre. The contract, procured through an open procedure, was awarded to Orkney Transport Ltd, with a contract value of £2.5 million. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 23 January 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation services industry to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable and efficient shuttle services. Companies specialising in passenger transport and operating in Orkney or the surrounding regions would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. By engaging with public sector contracts like this, businesses can ensure steady revenue streams and enhance their portfolio through the provision of essential services to the local authority. Firms equipped to handle high-volume passenger transport and those experienced with services for the tourism sector would particularly benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services to meet all the cruise liners that berth at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. Transportation of the passengers to Kirkwall Travel Centre and returning to Hatston Pier on a rotation basis of approximately every 20 minutes.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods (subject to the satisfactory performance of the provider).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522971
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORKNEY TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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