---
title: "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569214"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-04-09"
---

# Maeshowe Shuttle Bus

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569214

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Historic Environment Scotland, who is seeking to relaunch the contract for the Maeshowe Shuttle Bus service. This service operates daily from Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney, to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney, with only a few exceptions during the holiday season. The procurement method is an open tender, with the submission deadline on 7 February 2019. The bidding process is currently complete, and the award decision has been finalised, with the contract duration anticipated to last for up to four years, contingent on performance. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically targeting the tourism, built environment, and conservation industries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and tourism sectors, particularly those with experience in shuttle or coach services. With the recent award granted to Orkney Community Transport Organisation, businesses with specialized capabilities in high-quality transportation and local knowledge of Orkney’s attractions will find this experience valuable. Businesses preparing to compete should ensure they meet the financial stability requirements and insurance specifications while focusing on both competitive pricing and service quality that align with the award criteria.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate the provision of a shuttle bus service from Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis with the exception of 25-26 December and 1-2 January

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate the provision of a shuttle bus service from Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis with the exception of 25-26 December and 1-2 January.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 April 2019 to 31 March 2021 with 2 (two) options to extend for an additional 12 + 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 (four) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351175 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORKNEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351175
- 8 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341594

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=7
  10th January 2019 - Appendix B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=1
  10th January 2019 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=2
  10th January 2019 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=3
  10th January 2019 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=4
  10th January 2019 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=5
  10th January 2019 - Document 5 - Purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN341594&idx=6
  10th January 2019 - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341594
  Maeshowe Shuttle Bus - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate the provision of a shuttle bus service from Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis with the exception of 25-26 December and 1-2 January
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351175
  Maeshowe Shuttle Bus - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) needs to relet the contract to operate the provision of a shuttle bus service from Skara Brae, Sandwick, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis with the exception of 25-26 December and 1-2 January

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569214
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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