--- title: "WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030e04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e04.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-21" --- # WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030e04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030e04.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is inviting tenders for the "WLC 7 Local Bus Contracts - 12 months" project, falling under the public transport services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th February 2022 at 10:00 AM. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, covers seven local bus contracts for a 12-month period, allowing for recovery prior to issuing longer-term contracts. Tenders should be submitted electronically via PCS-Tender, and the relevant legislation is governed under EU regulations. This procurement opportunity presents a substantial business growth avenue particularly for transport service providers and companies specialising in public road transport. Businesses that comply with environmental, social, and labour law regulations in Scotland, and hold relevant PSV operating licences, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Given the emphasis on quality criteria and pricing, companies with robust operational standards and competitive pricing strategies are encouraged to participate to secure contracts. The potential for future call-off contracts through a Dynamic Purchasing System following the initial tender period also enhances long-term engagement for successful bidders. ## Notice Seven (7) local bus contracts for 12 month period to allow market to recover prior to longer term contracts being let ### Lot Information LBS 9 Local bus route Livingston South Town Service (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS 31 Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS 31S Local bus route Bathgate - Livingston via Linlithgow (Sundays) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS 40-X40 Local bus route St John's Hospital to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (Mon - Sun) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS7 Local Bus route St John's Hospital - South Queensferry via Livingston Centre, Craigshill, Uphall, Broxburn & Winchburgh (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS 5 Local bus route Bathgate Town Service (Mon - Sat) Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS LBS 6 Local bus route Armadale & Whitburn Town Service (Mon - Sat) Two options are being offered for pricing. Additional information: Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. Options: Two options are included for pricing. Only one will be awarded Renewal: DPS to be created before end of this contract and future call off contracts run via DPS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001899-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | DPS to be created within the 12 month contracts and call offs for new routes to be in place for April 2023 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 63712000 - Support services for road transport - 98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations ## Release History - 21 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001899-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680382 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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