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Troon Circular Bus Service

CalMac Ferries Limited

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11 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "Troon Circular Bus Service" project, which falls under the services category within the transport industry. The procurement process is open and pertains to the region of Troon, Ayrshire (UKM94). Business users interested in this tender should note that submissions are accepted electronically until 12:00 PM on 12th May 2025. The awarded contract will commence immediately after this deadline. The contract value is £2,735,200 and the project is particularly vital due to the ongoing re-development of Ardrossan harbour, necessitating shuttle bus services to ensure connectivity between the port and the local railway station.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those with expertise in operating bus services aligned with ferry and train timetables. CalMac Ferries Ltd seeks reliable and experienced service providers who can meet the operational demands of connecting arrivals and departures efficiently. Companies with prior experience in similar projects, significant annual turnovers, and comprehensive insurance coverages are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process allows for potential extensions of 2 x 12 months, ensuring longer-term business prospects. This tender supports growth by offering a stable contract with the possibility of further extensions based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Troon Circular Bus Service

Notice Description

Troon Circular Bus Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for a transport service during the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the port and local railway station. It is a condition of the service that the shuttle bus will operate to the full CFL timetable. CFL expect the Service Provider to be fully aware of operational status of sailings and train arrivals to ensure passengers are met on arrival of sailings and trains. Full details are available in Invitation to Tender document is available in PCS-T.

Renewal: Optional Extensions available of 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528215
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,735,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 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
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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