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title: "Troon Circular Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050195"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# Troon Circular Bus Service

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050195

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of a shuttlebus service during the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick ferry services to Troon, owing to harbour redevelopment works. The project, titled "Troon Circular Bus Service," falls under the industry category of hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The contract, valued at £2,735,200, requires coordination with local train schedules and ferry timings to ensure seamless passenger connectivity. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th May 2025. The service is expected to run for 720 days, with potential extensions of 2 x 12 months. All submissions must comply with the mandatory requirements, such as previous experience, operator licences, and insurance coverage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established transport service providers with a background in bus services to secure a substantial contract and contribute to servicing a key transport link in Ayrshire. Ideal candidates should have strong coordination capabilities to handle the dynamic interfacing of ferry and train schedules, ensuring smooth passenger transitions. With a focus on both technical and quality aspects (30%) and price (70%), businesses that can demonstrate high standards and cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned to compete. This contract could bolster a company's portfolio, enhance its reputation in public transport services, and foster long-term business growth.

## Notice

Troon Circular Bus Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for a transport service during the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the port and local railway station. It is a condition of the service that the shuttle bus will operate to the full CFL timetable. CFL expect the Service Provider to be fully aware of operational status of sailings and train arrivals to ensure passengers are met on arrival of sailings and trains. Full details are available in Invitation to Tender document is available in PCS-T.

Renewal: Optional Extensions available of 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,735,200 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- 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-r6ebe6-0000790481
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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