---
title: "Award of Barra and Vatersay Public Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638273"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2021-02-17"
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# Award of Barra and Vatersay Public Bus Services

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638273

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of Barra and Vatersay Public Bus Services" is being conducted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, located in Stornoway. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on public road transport services (CPV code 60112000). The tender period commenced on 15 December 2020 and concludes on 11 August 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £103,000 per annum, was awarded to Aurora Transport, which is determined to provide a dedicated bus service in Barra and Vatersay.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in public transport operations. Companies that specialise in delivering reliable and efficient bus services, with a strong understanding of local needs, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with local authorities and demonstrating capability in providing tailored transport solutions could further enhance business prospects in this area.

## Notice

The provision of an operator designed public bus service in Barra and Vatersay until 11 August 2021. The contract start date to be confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407066 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Additional buyers | ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; AIRSTREAM VENTILATION SOLUTIONS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AURORA TRANSPORT; BOREAL FORESTRY; BSL INTERIORS; C AND A INTERIORS; CAPTURE ALL; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CODECLAN; DMFCA; HARVEY NASH; HIGHAND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT; IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS; IVOR KNOX CONSULTING; KINGDOM SERVICES GROUP; KPMG; LORETTO CARE; LORIEN RESOURCING; MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD; NITH VALLEY CONSTRUCTION; PITNEY BOWES; REPUBLIC OF MEDIA; RF BROWN CONTAINERS; SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND; THE GOOD BOX CO LABS LTD T/A GOODBOX; THE ROCK TRUST; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 12:21 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407066

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.aib.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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