--- title: "Provision of a bus service between Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue on behalf of Midlothian Council" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-16" --- # Provision of a bus service between Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue on behalf of Midlothian Council Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is seeking to procure a bus service connecting Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue over a period of five years, with service provision scheduled from Monday to Saturday. The tender, identified as MID17/20, is currently in the active phase, allowing submissions until 15th August 2017, with a contract value estimated at £3,000,000. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2017, extending until 1st October 2022, with potential for renewal for an additional year. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically through the designated platform provided by Midlothian Council. This bus service tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those that have the necessary certifications such as a Public Service Vehicle Operators Licence. Companies specializing in public transport services, including local operators who can ensure compliance with the contract’s operational requirements, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms offering innovative solutions and robust operational capabilities can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence within the region. ## Notice Provision of a bus service between two points, daily service Mon - Saturday, 52 weeks a year over 5 years ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of a bus service between Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue, Gorebridge, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year Options: There are 4 options to be priced detailed within the tender document, final selection of preferred option will be made after the final evaluation has concluded Renewal: an option to extend for one further period of one year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298532 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63712100 - Bus station services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298532 - 13 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289625 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289625&idx=2 19th July 2017 - ESPD for MID17/20 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289625&idx=3 19th July 2017 - ESPD for MID17/20 - OJEU reference / issue date now added - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289625&idx=1 17th July 2017 - ITT for MID 17 / 20 - Provision of a bus service between Tesco Eskbank and Gore Avenue, Gorebridge - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289625 Provision of a bus service between Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue on behalf of Midlothian Council - Provision of a bus service between two points, daily service Mon - Saturday, 52 weeks a year over 5 years - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298532 Provision of a bus service between Tesco/Eskbank and Gore Avenue on behalf of Midlothian Council - Provision of a bus service between two points, daily service Mon - Saturday, 52 weeks a year over 5 years ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504044 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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