---
title: "Provision of Local Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d049"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d049.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2023-05-30"
---

# Provision of Local Bus Services

Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d049

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## Summary

The ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership has issued an active tender titled "Provision of Local Bus Services" for public road transport services in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on June 30, 2023, and bid opening scheduled for the same date. The contract covers multiple lots with contract periods starting from August 16, 2023, to August 17, 2025.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for suppliers in the public passenger transport services industry, especially those with experience in similar contracts and holding bus operator's licenses. Interested suppliers must adhere to the selection criteria, including economic and technical requirements specified in the Contract Notice and the Single Procurement Document. Additionally, suppliers need to meet the Council's financial assessment register conditions if the contract value exceeds 50,000 GBP. Electronic submission is mandatory, and adherence to the bid validity period of 90 days is essential for successful participation.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot A - Service 09A

This Lot is for Service 09A

Lot E - Service 18R

This Lot is for the Service 18R

Lot C - Service 14R

This Lot is for the Service 14R

Lot B - Service 09E

This Lot is for the Service 09E

Lot F - Service 20F

This Lot is for the Service Lot 20F

Lot D - Service 17R

This Lot is for the Service 17R

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015280-2023 |
| 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 | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 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

- 30 May 2023 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015280-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.zettrans.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733610
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=733610
- 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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