---
title: "Inchcolm Island Ferry & Grounds Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508326"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2017-11-01"
---

# Inchcolm Island Ferry & Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508326

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Historic Environment Scotland, seeking bids for the "Inchcolm Island Ferry & Grounds Maintenance Services" contract, valued at £180,000. This open procedure will facilitate a passenger and cargo ferry service to Inchcolm Island, alongside essential grounds maintenance duties. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submission deadlines on 19 September 2017 for bids, and the contract is expected to cover a duration of 720 days after award. The work location is located in the Edinburgh region of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation, ferry services, and grounds maintenance. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality services to heritage sites and proven environmental management strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to ensure their financial viability and submit evidence of previous relevant experience to enhance their chances of success in this tendering opportunity.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service to Inchcolm Island. The service will also encompass grounds maintenance on the Island

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service to Inchcolm Island. The service will also encompass grounds maintenance on the Island

Renewal: Option to extend after initial 24 months for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300038 |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6-9 months prior to completion of contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services
- 60600000 - Water transport services
- 60610000 - Ferry transport services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300038
- 16 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292822

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=9
  18th September 2017 - Guidance on how to upload documents to the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=7
  18th August 2017 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=8
  18th August 2017 - ESPD Document with OJEU Reference Number
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=1
  18th August 2017 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=2
  18th August 2017 - Document 2 - Contract Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=3
  18th August 2017 - Document 4 - Quality and Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=4
  18th August 2017 - Appendix 1 - Grounds Maintenance Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=5
  18th August 2017 - Appendix 2 - Site Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292822&idx=6
  18th August 2017 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292822
  Inchcolm Island Ferry & Grounds Maintenance Services - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service to Inchcolm Island. The service will also encompass grounds maintenance on the Island
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300038
  Inchcolm Island Ferry & Grounds Maintenance Services - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate a Passenger/Cargo ferry service to Inchcolm Island. The service will also encompass grounds maintenance on the Island

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508326

## Provenance

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