---
title: "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0329c7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-05-16"
---

# Maeshowe Shuttle Bus

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0329c7

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## Summary

The contracting process for the provision of the "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus" service is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement method employed for this open procedure allows broad participation. The award period commenced on 5th May 2022, with the contract running until 31st March 2023, and an option for a one-year extension is available, making a potential total duration of up to 22 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in shuttle bus operations. Companies that can demonstrate robust financial stability, meet the required insurance thresholds, and possess the necessary qualifications are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on competitive pricing and technical quality means that responsive and innovative transport service providers will be well-suited to compete in this procurement exercise.

## 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 March 2023 with 1 (one) option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 22 months 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/012627-2022 |
| 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 | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £367,000 |
| Lots value | £367,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORKNEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012627-2022
- 4 Apr 2022 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009004-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689092
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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