---
title: "Mini Competition No 16 Call-off Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre-Ness Castle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528192"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-30"
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# Mini Competition No 16 Call-off Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre-Ness Castle

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528192

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## Summary

The Highland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Mini Competition No 16 Call-off Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre-Ness Castle." This service falls under the general public services category within the transportation industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to D&E Coaches Ltd, who will provide services for the route from the Inverness City Centre to Ness Castle. The contract, valued at £190,000, was signed on 7th June 2017 and is currently active. The address of The Highland Council is Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, UK.

This tender offers significant business opportunities especially for transport service providers and companies specialising in public transport solutions. Given that this contract was awarded via a competition with two bids submitted, businesses positioned in the SME sector, particularly those familiar with public transport frameworks, may find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with such local authorities can foster growth and establish lasting partnerships within the public sector transport domain.

## Notice

Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre to Ness Castle, has been Awarded following the conclusion of Mini Competition No. 14, a Call-off from the School and Public Transport Framework Agreement 2016.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre to Ness Castle, has been Awarded following the conclusion of Mini Competition No. 14, a Call-off from the School and Public Transport Framework Agreement 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308207 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 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 | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D&E COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308207

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308207
  Mini Competition No 16 Call-off Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre-Ness Castle - Route No 109 - Inverness City Centre to Ness Castle, has been Awarded following the conclusion of Mini Competition No. 14, a Call-off from the School and Public Transport Framework Agreement 2016.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528192

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