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title: "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688805"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-04"
---

# Maeshowe Shuttle Bus

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688805

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, looking for a service provider for the "Maeshowe Shuttle Bus" project. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to tourism and built environment conservation, and is to provide a daily shuttle bus service between Stenness Visitor Centre and Tormiston Mill in Orkney. Currently, the procurement stage is active, with a submission deadline set for 3rd May 2022 at 12:00 PM. This contract has an estimated value of £200,000 and relates to an open procurement procedure governed by GPA regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and tourism sectors, particularly those experienced in shuttle bus services. Companies that can demonstrate reliable transport logistics, safety standards, and familiarity with the Orkney region would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses should prepare to conform to stringent insurance and financial assessment requirements as stipulated by the buyer.

## Notice

HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the provision of shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Renewal: The Contract will cover the period from 01 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 with 1 (one) option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 2 (two) years dependent upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445105 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445105
- 1 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445062

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=1
  1st April 2022 - Document 1 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=2
  1st April 2022 - Document 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=3
  1st April 2022 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=4
  1st April 2022 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=5
  1st April 2022 - Document 5 - Brand Guidelines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=6
  1st April 2022 - Document 6 - Policy on Working With Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445062&idx=7
  1st April 2022 - Document 7 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445062
  Maeshowe Shuttle Bus - HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445105
  Maeshowe Shuttle Bus - HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688805
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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