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) is inviting tenders for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services in Kirkwall, Orkney. This tender process, which currently is in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure, aims to offer a complimentary shuttle service for cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier during the cruise season. The tender period closes on 8 January 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the subsequent award period beginning the same day at 3:00 PM. This contract, valued at £500,000, emphasises the category of General Public Services and will last for approximately three years, with options for two one-year extensions pending satisfactory performance of the service provider.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transportation services. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient shuttle bus operations stand to benefit from a stable contract with recurring work aligned with the cruise season. The electronic submission method provides ease of access for interested suppliers to participate, and those experienced in managing shuttle services for large passenger volumes are well-suited for this procurement. The procurement's open procedure ensures competitive bidding, broadening the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure a notable public contract.

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Tender

Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

29th November 2024 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

8th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 12 days remaining
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

60172000

CPV Division(s)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Awarding Authority

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Dominic Wilson

Buyer Email

dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1856873535

Buyer Address

Council Offices, School Place

Kirkwall

KW15 1NY

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Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY

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