---
title: "Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606017"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-06"
---

# Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606017

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services" to support cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. The procurement is at the Award stage, having been completed as of 3rd March 2020. The total contract value is £1,581,778 and the services are scheduled to be delivered in Kirkwall, Orkney. The tender method employed is the open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in shuttle and coach services. Companies that have experience in providing transportation services for tourism-related activities would be well-suited to compete in this contract, as the service requires efficient and reliable transport solutions during the cruise season.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services to meet all the cruise liners that berth at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. Transportation of the passengers to Kirkwall Travel Centre and returning to Hatston Pier on a rotation basis of approximately every 20 minutes.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods (subject to the satisfactory performance of the provider).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384962 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | October 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,205,000 |
| Lots value | £1,205,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,581,778 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J & V COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384962
- 3 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374185&idx=3
  5th December 2019 - 003 - Appendix A - Vehicle Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374185&idx=4
  5th December 2019 - 004 - Appendix B - PSV Operator Licensing Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374185&idx=1
  5th December 2019 - 001 - ITT - Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Service PCS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374185&idx=2
  5th December 2019 - 002 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374185
  Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384962
  Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606017
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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