---
title: "Winchburgh Bus Route Development Grant Kick Start Funding"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599134"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-26"
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# Winchburgh Bus Route Development Grant Kick Start Funding

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599134

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by West Lothian Council for the "Winchburgh Bus Route Development Grant Kick Start Funding." This initiative falls within the services industry category and aims to develop a transport service route between Winchburgh and Livingston. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 28th October 2019 at 12:00 PM. Following this, the award period begins immediately, with the expected contract duration being up to one year, with the option to extend for a further six months, subject to additional funding. The total funding available for this project is £125,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sectors, especially those experienced in operating public transport services. Companies possessing the required Public Services Operator’s Licence and those able to demonstrate robust financial stability are encouraged to apply. Given the emphasis on financial soundness and statutory compliance, firms with a strong credit rating and relevant insurance coverage are well-suited to compete for this project, potentially enabling them to establish or expand their operations in the West Lothian area.

## Notice

West Lothian Council seek to appoint development funding to a bus route transport service provider for provision of a service route between Winchburgh and Livingston. Please refer to the tender documentation for full details of the funding availability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council seeks to award a public transport provider with a release of grant funding to support the introduction and development of a new transport link from Livingston to a residential Winchburgh development site. This Contract covers the period from the indicative start date 13th January 2020 for a period of up to one year.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for up to a further 6 months. This will be subject to the release of additional grant funding, if available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367301 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367301

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367301
  Winchburgh Bus Route Development Grant Kick Start Funding - West Lothian Council seek to appoint development funding to a bus route transport service provider for provision of a service route between Winchburgh and Livingston. Please refer to the tender documentation for full details of the funding availability.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599134

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