---
title: "Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000462431"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2017-01-11"
---

# Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000462431

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is seeking bids for the "Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan". This procurement falls under the services industry category in the public transportation sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the current stage being active until the tender period ends on 12th December 2016. Interested parties should note that this contract is for an initial term of 16 months, with potential extensions up to a maximum of 7 years based on performance and operational decisions. The award criteria will be based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) approach, emphasising price and quality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in maritime transport and service provision, particularly those with experience in operating passenger ferry services. Companies capable of fulfilling the operational, safety, and quality standards required by SPT will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate flexibility in service delivery and adherence to strict performance metrics will benefit from potential long-term engagement through possible contract extensions.

## Notice

Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock and Kilcreggan

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock to Kilcreggan. The Contract shall be for an initial term of 16 months. Subject to satisfactory performance of the contract in the initial term and future decisions on the delivery of ferry services operating from Gourock, the Contract MAY be extended by SPT for a further period or periods, together totalling no longer than 7 years. All terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect for the initial contract period and also during any extended term. Payments during any extension period will be a pro rata calculation based on the price for the initial period. Contract Award Criteria is: M.E.A.T. [i.e. Most Economically Advantageous Tender] based on Price = 80% and Quality = 20% Please note that two contracts specifications have been advertised but only one contract will be awarded. Please refer to the specifications and tender guidance notes for more information.

Options: Potentially to include but not restricted to additional journeys as required

Renewal: Potential option to extend up to a maximum term of 7 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269377 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM3 West Central Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269377
- 10 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263475&idx=4
  12th November 2016 - ESPD s document which must be completed and returned by all Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263475&idx=1
  12th November 2016 - Cover letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263475&idx=2
  12th November 2016 - Tender Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263475&idx=3
  12th November 2016 - Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263475
  Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan - Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock and Kilcreggan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269377
  Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan - Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock and Kilcreggan

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- http://www.spt.co.uk/corporate/about/standards-responsibility/corporate-governance/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000462431

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