---
title: "Public Bus Service Contracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039393"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039393.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2022-12-22"
---

# Public Bus Service Contracts

Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039393

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## Summary

The ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership has initiated a tender for the provision of public passenger transport services in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The procurement involves two lots: Lot A covering a range of services and Lot B for a specific service. The contract period for both lots is from 1st April 2023 to 17th August 2025. The deadline for tender submission is 23rd January 2023 at 10:00 UTC. The buyer is open to electronic submissions and has defined selection criteria around financial assessment and previous experience.

This tender by ZetTrans offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in public road transport services, particularly those with experience in providing similar services and possessing the necessary bus operator's licence. With a focus on quality and price criteria, businesses need to ensure compliance with the submission requirements and demonstrate financial stability. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to potential contracts that span over two years and contribute to business expansion within the public transportation sector.

## Notice

Provision of public passenger transport services in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot B - Service 4E

This Lot is for the Service 4E.

Lot A - Services 4U, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6G & 6H

This Lot if for Services 4U, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6G and 6H.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2022 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 17 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zettrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717348
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=717348
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29304
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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