Tender

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has issued an active tender inviting bids for the supply of local bus services in the Angus region, focusing on general public services under the CPV classification 60112000. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, utilizing an open procedure method. Relevant key dates include the tender submission deadline on 21 March 2025 at 12:00, with services expected to commence on 26 May 2025 and run until 13 August 2028, with possible annual extensions for an additional two years. The tender covers multiple routes divided into six lots, providing an opportunity for operators to bid on one or multiple routes within the given region, specified as UKM71.

This tender presents significant opportunities for bus service operators, especially those with existing Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator Licences and a solid track record of compliance with environmental and economic criteria. Businesses that can meet Angus Council's insurance requirements and demonstrate technical and financial viability stand to benefit from the long-term service contracts offered. The segmented nature of this tender allows smaller operators the chance to secure parts of the contract, fostering growth and expansion within the regional public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for May 2025

Notice Description

Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.

Lot Information

25001 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar, Brechin, Stracathro Hospital and Edzell. Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25002 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Only one lot will be awarded from 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25003 Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell

Provision of bus service linking Forfar - Brechin - Stracathro Hospital - Edzell. Only one lot/group of lots will be awarded 25001 - 25003

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25004 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25005 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

25006 Dundee city centre - Monifieth

Provision of bus service linking Dundee city centre and Monifieth. Either 25004 OR 25005 and 25006 will be awarded

Renewal: Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790732
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523985
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
April 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Bennett
Contact Email
plntransport@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

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