---
title: "Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000474949"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2016-12-15"
---

# Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000474949

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan." This procurement falls under the transport industry category and is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions due by 17 January 2017. The procurement is being executed through an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit bids electronically via the provided link. The contract, intended for an initial duration of 16 months, may be extended up to seven years based on performance and future service decisions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in the transport and maritime sectors, to expand their service offerings. Companies that can provide ferry services or related logistical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with expertise in meeting strict performance criteria and a capacity for scalability could benefit from a long-term relationship with the SPT, given the potential for contract renewal and additional service requirements.

## Notice

Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock and Kilcreggan Please note that this service requirement has been previously advertised but not awarded

### 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=DEC267274 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 15 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267274

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267274&idx=1
  17th December 2016 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267274&idx=2
  17th December 2016 - Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267274&idx=3
  17th December 2016 - Final Tender Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267274
  Provision of Passenger Ferry Service - Gourock to Kilcreggan - Provision of a Passenger Ferry Service between Gourock and Kilcreggan Please note that this service requirement has been previously advertised but not awarded

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=474949
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- 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-r6ebe6-0000474949

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