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title: "Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589626"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-16"
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# Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589626

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the 'Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H', conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, a regional authority based in Lochgilphead, UK. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 16th September 2019, with a total contract value of £255,699. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive bidding process. The contract is active and covers a service category classified under CPV code 60112000, indicating local transport services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in winter operations and local logistics. Suppliers with the capability to deliver transport services along the Oban to Fort William route would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contract, especially those that can provide the community benefits proposal required during the bidding phase, which highlights the importance of local engagement and support in their business practices.

## Notice

Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H

Renewal: Subject to annual renewals in 2023-25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366575 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 21 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Contract could be extended by two further years, renwals will be considered in the years 2023-2025. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,699 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366575
- 9 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360103

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360103
  Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H - Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366575
  Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H - Provision of Local Transport between Oban and Fort William (Winter Service Only) - Route 1348H

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589626

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