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title: "United Kingdom-Kirkwall: Road transport services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3730a5d5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# United Kingdom-Kirkwall: Road transport services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3730a5d5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is currently managing a public procurement process titled "United Kingdom-Kirkwall: Road transport services," specifically for transportation services between Lyness and Moaness, and for the Stromness Academy. This procurement falls under the industry category of road transport services, classified under CPV codes 60100000, 60112000, and 60130000. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, with a tender period that ended on 10 March 2015. The contract period is set to commence on 10 November 2015 and will run until 10 November 2018, with a total contract value of £628,425. The project's delivery address is located in Kirkwall, Scotland, postcode KW15 1NY.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in public road transport and special-purpose passenger transport services. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete for this contract include larger transport companies capable of meeting the service requirements and demonstrating the necessary operational capacity. The involvement of the Orkney Islands Council as the contracting authority emphasises the importance of reliability and compliance with public sector standards, making this an attractive opportunity for established players in the transportation industry looking to expand their governmental partnerships.

## Notice

'Hoy (Lyness to Moaness) / Stromness Academy.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5636da2-e312-4ff7-917b-eecb3d6b50a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2015 - 10 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £628,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | N/A |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5636da2-e312-4ff7-917b-eecb3d6b50a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5636da2-e312-4ff7-917b-eecb3d6b50a3
  10th February 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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