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title: "The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000703730"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2024-11-26"
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# The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000703730

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited has initiated a procurement process seeking a qualified and experienced service provider for the provision of shuttle bus services at Ardrossan. This tender falls under the transport industry category and will cover key routes between Troon and Ardrossan, as well as to the local railway station and potentially Gourock, due to weather disruptions. The procurement process, which is currently at the 'tender' stage, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their tenders by 23rd December 2022.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and shuttle services. Ideal candidates will have experience in providing flexible and reliable shuttle bus services capable of accommodating varying demand and adverse weather conditions. Businesses with a strong track record in managing similar contracts, ensuring passenger comfort, and minimising environmental impact will be well-suited to compete. This contract offers a potential term of 21 months with an optional extension of 12 months, providing a stable, medium-term growth opportunity.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of David MacBrayne Ltd, which is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers. Previously operating as Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd, CalMac was created in October 2006 to bid for the Scottish Government contract to operate Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services, which it subsequently won. At the same time Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd changed its name to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and retained ownership of the vessels and piers which it leases to the operator of the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry services (currently CFL). CMAL is also wholly owned by Scottish Ministers but is entirely separate from CFL. Although they have the same shareholder, each has its own Board and their relationship is solely contractual. CalMac Ferries Limited has one wholly owned subsidiary; Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited, which employs and supplies all sea going staff (approximately 1000) to CFL. CFL operates a fleet of 34 vessels, providing lifeline ferry services to the communities off Scotland's west coast - from the Isle of Lewis in the north to the Isle of Arran in the south. Ferries sail to over 25 different destinations operating from 51 ports and slipways, some of which are in remote locations. During the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick/Campbeltown ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the ports and local railway station. It is anticipated that a shuttle bus service will be needed on the following routes for round trips: -Between Troon Harbour, KA10 6DH and Harbour Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8BZ -Between Troon Harbour, KA10 6DH and Troon Railway Station (Both sides of the railway station) There may also be a requirement to travel to Gourock PA19 1QP in weather disruptions. It is anticipated that a shuttle bus service provision will be needed for a period of up to 21 months therefore, the service will be required to cover both the summer and winter timetables for the ferry service operating between Troon and Brodick/Campbeltown. The service should be available, 363 days per year (Christmas Day and New Year's Day excluded). The Service Provider will be required to: -provide the ability to flex the service to cover fluctuating demand and to be able to cope with disruptions due to bad weather; -cater for all ages and abilities and have space for the travelling publics luggage and possessions; -consider size of buses to ensure they can manoeuvre the roads around the railway station; -minimising the environmental impact. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract shall operate for a term of 21 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519055 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519055
- 23 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465044

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465044
  The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan - CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519055
  The Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan - CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the Provision of Shuttle Bus Services at Ardrossan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703730

## Provenance

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