--- title: "WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-22" --- # WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is conducting a tender for the "WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS," aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for transporting over 16 passengers, primarily for school transport. The procurement process is currently in the active planning stage, with bids allowed until 16 April 2032. This initiative has a total estimated value of £34,590,000 and is classified under services. Applications must be submitted electronically through the dedicated portal, and interested parties should ensure compliance with specified procurement requirements. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing large vehicle services. Companies capable of handling school transport and other council-related requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate strong financial stability and relevant operational licences will have a competitive advantage in securing a position within the Dynamic Purchasing System established by West Lothian Council. ## Notice Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for large vehicles to transport more than 16 people, mainly for school transport, but available to all council departments ### Lot Information Lot 1 WLC wish to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for large transport vehicles for more than 16 passengers mainly, but not exclusively, for school transport For support in tendering please go to https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 & 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446586 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2032 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Initial DPS application was open for 30 days this is the reopening for 10 years. following that further notice will be published | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £34,590,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport ## Release History - 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446586 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446586 WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS - Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for large vehicles to transport more than 16 people, mainly for school transport, but available to all council departments ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690962 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ - https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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