--- title: "Stirling City Park and Rid Services (P1 & P2)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-24" --- # Stirling City Park and Rid Services (P1 & P2) Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Stirling Council, which is seeking qualified service providers for the replacement of bus service contracts for the Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services. This tender is categorised under "services" and includes specific contracts related to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The current procurement is in the **Award** stage, with Lot 3, focusing on Euro 5 vehicles, awarded to Hunters Executive Coaches Ltd as of 8 March 2022. The contract duration runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with provisions for three optional six-month extensions. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, inviting bids across three lots differentiated by engine type. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transportation, particularly those offering services related to Euro 5 or similar vehicles. Companies that focus on sustainable and compliant transport options, such as those embracing environmental standards, vehicle quality, and safe operating measures, will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate community benefits and strong operational credentials are likely to attract favourable consideration from Stirling Council, enhancing their growth prospects in the public transport sector. ## Notice Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers with the purchase of services for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.(Routes P1 & P2) This contract will be evaluated in the form of three Lots, and will be awarded to one lot only depending on the engine type of the operating vehicles proposed- Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen Lot 2 - Euro 6 Lot 3 - Euro 5 Following technical/quality evaluation (as stated above) Stirling Council reserves the right to and intends to score the Lots in order of preference (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, Lot 3 Euro 5), with the outcome dependent on budgetary constraints. For example, if the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle are within budgetary constraints, the contract will be awarded on the basis of the winning bid. If the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle were not within budgetary constraints, bids for the use of Euro 6 vehicles will be considered and awarded if within budget, and so on. Bidders may submit bids for any/all Lot(s) in which they are interested (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, and Lot 3 - Euro 5). Both routes (P1 and P2) will be awarded to a single operator and bids submitted as part of the Pricing Schedule should reflect this - submitted prices should include operation of both P1 and P2 routes. Renewal: 3 x 6 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council Lot 2 - Euro 6 Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers with the purchase of services for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.(Routes P1 & P2) This contract will be evaluated in the form of three Lots, and will be awarded to one lot only depending on the engine type of the operating vehicles proposed- Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen Lot 2 - Euro 6 Lot 3 - Euro 5 Following technical/quality evaluation (as stated above) Stirling Council reserves the right to and intends to score the Lots in order of preference (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, Lot 3 Euro 5), with the outcome dependent on budgetary constraints. For example, if the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle are within budgetary constraints, the contract will be awarded on the basis of the winning bid. If the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle were not within budgetary constraints, bids for the use of Euro 6 vehicles will be considered and awarded if within budget, and so on. Bidders may submit bids for any/all Lot(s) in which they are interested (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, and Lot 3 - Euro 5). Both routes (P1 and P2) will be awarded to a single operator and bids submitted as part of the Pricing Schedule should reflect this - submitted prices should include operation of both P1 and P2 routes. Renewal: 3 x 6 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council Lot 3 - Euro 5 Stirling Council are seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers with the purchase of services for the replacement of the bus service contracts for both Castleview and Springkerse Park and Ride services.(Routes P1 & P2) This contract will be evaluated in the form of three Lots, and will be awarded to one lot only depending on the engine type of the operating vehicles proposed- Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen Lot 2 - Euro 6 Lot 3 - Euro 5 Following technical/quality evaluation (as stated above) Stirling Council reserves the right to and intends to score the Lots in order of preference (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, Lot 3 Euro 5), with the outcome dependent on budgetary constraints. For example, if the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle are within budgetary constraints, the contract will be awarded on the basis of the winning bid. If the bids for an electric/hydrogen vehicle were not within budgetary constraints, bids for the use of Euro 6 vehicles will be considered and awarded if within budget, and so on. Bidders may submit bids for any/all Lot(s) in which they are interested (Lot 1 - Electric/Hydrogen, Lot 2 - Euro 6, and Lot 3 - Euro 5). Both routes (P1 and P2) will be awarded to a single operator and bids submitted as part of the Pricing Schedule should reflect this - submitted prices should include operation of both P1 and P2 routes. Renewal: 3 x 6 months at the sole discretion of the Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008022-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is dependant if 6 month extension periods are accepted, therefore tender process may take place either 2023 or 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,365,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,242,871 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2ET | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling West | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 24 Mar 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008022-2022 - 29 Oct 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027227-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.stirling.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1c9.json.