Tender

Public Transport Contract Service 9E - Lerwick - Bixter (Walls/Aith on Request)

ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) is currently in the Tender stage for the provision of public transport services for Service 9E, covering the route from Lerwick to Bixter, with additional stops at Walls and Aith on request. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is aimed at delivering passenger transport services within the Shetland Islands. The open procedure tender process is active, with the intended contract value estimated at £42,000. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 10:00 AM on 10th January 2025, with the contract award process commencing shortly thereafter at 10:30 AM on the same day. The contract period is set to last for 360 days starting from the award date.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in the transportation sector, particularly those experienced in providing similar bus services. The contract calls for evidence of current Employers and Public Liability Insurance, as well as proof of a bus operator's licence held by the economic operator. Businesses that fulfil these criteria and can demonstrate experience in similar services within the last three years are well-positioned to bid successfully. Participating in this tender can lead to new business ventures, expanded market presence, and potential long-term engagements with the Shetland Islands' regional transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Transport Contract Service 9E - Lerwick - Bixter (Walls/Aith on Request)

Notice Description

Provision of passenger transport, local bus service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520555
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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