--- title: "Bicycle transportation between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Fort William during rail service disruption" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD" published: "2021-05-11" --- # Bicycle transportation between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Fort William during rail service disruption Buyer: ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Abellio ScotRail Ltd, which is seeking to establish a service for bicycle transportation between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Fort William during rail service disruptions. This tender, titled "Bicycle transportation between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Fort William during rail service disruption," falls within the transportation industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The notable deadlines include a future notice date set for 21st May 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence in July 2021 and run until March 2022, with potential for extension. The delivery requirements include service operations across specified days of the week and visitations to various train stops along the route. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport logistics and recovery services, particularly those capable of handling the transport of various types of bicycles, including tandems and recumbent bikes. Companies seeking to bid should prepare a one-page case study demonstrating their capability to meet the outlined requirements, and should ensure they can respond promptly to service calls within a specified timeframe during disruptions. This tender is an excellent fit for transportation firms with strong logistical capabilities and an understanding of the rail service industry. ## Notice ASR are looking to implement a new type of train which will allow passengers to travel safety with bicycles. In the event of disruption on this line, ASR would like to procure a recovery service for the bikes as part of our wider onward travel strategy. ASR are therefore searching the market for transportation of up to 30 bicycles (tandems and recumbent bikes included) between Glasgow Queen St and Oban/Fort William. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ASR are looking to implement a new type of train which will allow passengers to travel safety with bicycles. In the event of disruption on this line, ASR would like to procure a recovery service for the bikes as part of our wider onward travel strategy. ASR are therefore searching the market for transportation of up to 30 bicycles (tandems and recumbent bikes included) between Glasgow Queen St and Oban/Fort William. Below notes the Hours of Operation required: Weekdays two return journeys 1) Glasgow - Oban Dept QST @ 10.33 & 16.36 2) Oban - Glasgow Dept OBN @ 05.21 & 14.41 Saturdays two return journeys 1) Glasgow - Oban Dept QST @ 10.33 & 16.36 2) Oban - Glasgow Dept OBN @ 05.21 & 16.11 Sundays 1 return journey 1)Glasgow - Oban Dept QST @ 09.45 returning Oban - Glasgow Dept OBN @ 16.11 Potential bidders must ensure they are able to visit all stops on the line with the exception of Corrour. This includes; Dalmuir, Dumbarton Central, Helensburgh Upper, Garelochhead, Arrochar & Tarbet, Ardlui, Crianlarich Oban, Tyndrum Lower,Dalmally,Loch Awe,Taynuilt,Connel Ferry Fort William, Tyndrum Upper, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch, Tulloch, Roy Bridge, Spean Bridge ASR may require multiple stops to be required based on customer destinations, these will be known and notified upon arrival. During disruption of this line, ASR would require the supplier to deploy assistance and be at requested location within 2 hours of initial call out. When registering your interest please provide 1 A4 page case study illustrating how you would meet the above requirements. Failure to provide the case study, may result in ASR not considering your note of interest for this sourcing exercise. We would be looking to implement a contract from July 2021 - March 2022 however there will be an option to extend or discuss a longer term contract. Potential bidders must ensure they can meet the above timescales. Any questions or issues, please email sheryl.s.cupples@scotrail.co.uk. When registering your interest please provide 1 A4 page case study illustrating how you would meet the above requirements. Failure to provide the case study, may result in ASR not considering your note of interest for this sourcing exercise. Any questions or issues, please email sheryl.s.cupples@scotrail.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414477 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 63711000 - Support services for railway transport ## Release History - 11 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414477 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414477 Bicycle transportation between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Fort William during rail service disruption - ASR are looking to implement a new type of train which will allow passengers to travel safety with bicycles. In the event of disruption on this line, ASR would like to procure a recovery service for the bikes as part of our wider onward travel strategy. ASR are therefore searching the market for transportation of up to 30 bicycles (tandems and recumbent bikes included) between Glasgow Queen St and Oban/Fort William. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=653426 - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653426.json.