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title: "Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay Site"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED"
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# Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay Site

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0fc14cc-f17d-491c-b834-9ae08510f06d

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## Summary

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited is actively seeking a qualified contractor to provide a Home to Work Transport Service for the Dounreay site, located in Caithness, Scotland. This tender, published on 16th January 2017, has a procurement method classified as open with the tender period ending on 20th February 2017. The value of the contract ranges from £2,580,000 to £3,870,000, with the service expected to commence on 1st August 2017 and run until 2nd July 2021. The procurement falls under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport) and will help facilitate the daily commute of approximately 376 employees and others to the site using multiple buses and shuttle services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing reliable public road transport services are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in managing high-capacity shuttle services and emergency response transport. Engaging in this contract not only opens avenues for financial growth but also establishes a foothold in the regional transport market, aligning with ongoing infrastructure support for the Dounreay site operations.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is seeking to engage a engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a daily and shift Home to Work Bus Transport service to transport approximately 376 employees and others from designated pick up points to the DOunreay Site and return journey. This service is currently supported by 9 buses for each week day with provision of shuttle buses on site at In-muster and Out-muster and a feeder service to Forss Business Park and Vulcan. There is also a bus to cover each shift and the availability of an emergency evacuation service if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4d4128-adb3-47f5-ab9e-1ef45563af01 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,870,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4d4128-adb3-47f5-ab9e-1ef45563af01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4d4128-adb3-47f5-ab9e-1ef45563af01
  16th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9431&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

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