---
title: "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032959"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-04"
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# Maeshowe Shuttle Bus

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032959

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## Summary

The "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus" tender, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, is currently in the active procurement stage and involves the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. This service is intended to operate daily between Stenness Visitor Centre and Tormiston Mill in Orkney. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and the expected duration is set for two years with a potential one-year extension. Bids must be submitted electronically by 3rd May 2022 at 12:00, following an open procedure for procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those offering coach and bus services. Companies that have experience in providing similar shuttle services, possess the required insurance, and can demonstrate financial stability are well-positioned to compete. The contract not only emphasises the importance of technical quality but also allocates a substantial weight to pricing, making competitive bids pivotal for attracting this opportunity.

## Notice

HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the provision of shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 with 1 (one) option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 2 (two) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2022 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2022
- 1 Apr 2022 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008894-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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