--- title: "Tender for the Supply of Inner Forth Bike Bus Service Operation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND" published: "2024-05-31" --- # Tender for the Supply of Inner Forth Bike Bus Service Operation Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671.json) ## Summary The RSPB Scotland is looking to commission a service provider for the operation of the Inner Forth Bike Bus Service. This project involves running a seasonal circular minibus service for walkers and cyclists in the Inner Forth area. The tender requires two minibuses to operate for two pilot seasons, starting from April to October 2024 and 2025. Interested parties must submit their tender responses by 10am on Monday, 13th November 2023. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender falls under the main procurement category of services. The service aims to enhance sustainable tourism infrastructure in the area and is part of the Climate FORTH project. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, specifically those experienced in operating public service vehicles. The successful candidate must hold a valid PSV operator's license and demonstrate previous experience in similar services. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate. The Inner Forth Bike Bus Service will provide free travel options to users within the Inner Forth area, connecting various heritage sites and active travel hubs. This initiative is part of the wider effort to promote inclusive cycling and sustainable tourism in the region. ## Notice The RSPB wishes to commission an operator with two minibuses to run a one day per week seasonal circular minibus with trailer service for walkers and cyclists in the Inner Forth area. After an initial service development phase between November 2023 and March 2024, the Inner Forth Bike Bus service will be contracted to operate for two pilot seasons: from April to October 2024 and from April to October 2025. This transport service aims to facilitate landscape exploration by visitors in the Inner Forth area. The proposed Inner Forth Bike Bus service sits within the Climate FORTH: 'Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage' project as part of a wider suite of activities that will enhance the sustainable tourism infrastructure and provision within the Inner Forth area and support the local economy. The Climate FORTH project has been devised by the Inner Forth Futures initiative for which RSPB act as secretariat. Thanks to Lottery players, these works are funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and by the Crown Estate via Fife Council. The successful candidate must hold a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators' licence and demonstrate previous experience in delivering similar transport services. This is a two-phased contract. During the first phase, the operator will work with the Climate FORTH Team to refine and finalise the operational points of the Inner Forth Bike Bus Service. Upon completion of phase 1, the successful operator will be awarded phase 2 (service delivery), subject to agreement of the operational points. Your tender response should be emailed to helene.corrieu@rspb.org.uk or uploaded to Public Contracts Scotland by 10am on Monday 13th November 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The RSPB wishes to commission an operator with two minibuses to run a one day per week seasonal circular minibus with trailer service for walkers and cyclists in the Inner Forth area. After an initial service development phase between November 2023 and March 2024, the Inner Forth Bike Bus service will be contracted to operate for two pilot seasons: from April to October 2024 and from April to October 2025. This transport service aims to facilitate landscape exploration by visitors in the Inner Forth area. The proposed Inner Forth Bike Bus service sits within the Climate FORTH: 'Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage' project as part of a wider suite of activities that will enhance the sustainable tourism infrastructure and provision within the Inner Forth area and support the local economy. The Climate FORTH project has been devised by the Inner Forth Futures initiative for which RSPB act as secretariat. Thanks to Lottery players, these works are funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and by the Crown Estate via Fife Council. The transport service will consist of two minibuses (supplied by the Operator) equipped with bike trailers operating on a circular route. The trailers will be lent by the RSPB to the Operator for the duration of the contract. The two vehicles will run simultaneously, in opposite directions (clockwise and anticlockwise) on a circular route between Alloa and the Forth Road Bridge, with stops that link and facilitate access to lesser-known heritage sites, walking and cycling routes, and link active travel hubs. The transport service will run on a fixed timetable with the option to book in advance. The transport service will be available to users free of charge. The two bike trailers provided (unbraked, under 750kg Maximum Gross Weight) will be designed to safely carry between 8 and 16 "standard" bicycles and electric bicycles and will be adjustable to safely carry 1-2 non-standard cycles, with the aim of encouraging inclusive cycling. The successful candidate must hold a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators' licence and demonstrate previous experience in delivering similar transport services. Your tender response should be emailed to helene.corrieu@rspb.org.uk or uploaded to Public Contracts Scotland by 10am on Monday 13th November 2023.. Thanks to Lottery players, these works are funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and by the Crown Estate via Fife Council. The Climate FORTH project has been devised by the Inner Forth Futures initiative for which RSPB act as secretariat. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506372 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,149 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND | | Locality | FALKIRK | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK2 8PP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMAS BUCHANAN T/A PVT TRANSFER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506372 - 10 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490128 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490128&idx=1 10th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender - Inner Forth Bike Bus FINAL 10.10.23 Word version - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490128&idx=2 10th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender - Inner Forth Bike Bus FINAL 10.10.23 PDF version - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490128 Tender for the Supply of Inner Forth Bike Bus Service Operation - The RSPB wishes to commission an operator with two minibuses to run a one day per week seasonal circular minibus with trailer service for walkers and cyclists in the Inner Forth area. After an initial service development phase between November 2023 and March 2024, the Inner Forth Bike Bus service will be contracted to operate for two pilot seasons: from April to October 2024 and from April to October 2025. This transport service aims to facilitate landscape exploration by visitors in the Inner Forth area. The proposed Inner Forth Bike Bus service sits within the Climate FORTH: 'Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage' project as part of a wider suite of activities that will enhance the sustainable tourism infrastructure and provision within the Inner Forth area and support the local economy. The Climate FORTH project has been devised by the Inner Forth Futures initiative for which RSPB act as secretariat. Thanks to Lottery players, these works are funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and by the Crown Estate via Fife Council. The successful candidate must hold a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators' licence and demonstrate previous experience in delivering similar transport services. This is a two-phased contract. During the first phase, the operator will work with the Climate FORTH Team to refine and finalise the operational points of the Inner Forth Bike Bus Service. Upon completion of phase 1, the successful operator will be awarded phase 2 (service delivery), subject to agreement of the operational points. Your tender response should be emailed to helene.corrieu@rspb.org.uk or uploaded to Public Contracts Scotland by 10am on Monday 13th November 2023. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506372 Tender for the Supply of Inner Forth Bike Bus Service Operation - The RSPB wishes to commission an operator with two minibuses to run a one day per week seasonal circular minibus with trailer service for walkers and cyclists in the Inner Forth area. After an initial service development phase between November 2023 and March 2024, the Inner Forth Bike Bus service will be contracted to operate for two pilot seasons: from April to October 2024 and from April to October 2025. This transport service aims to facilitate landscape exploration by visitors in the Inner Forth area. The proposed Inner Forth Bike Bus service sits within the Climate FORTH: 'Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage' project as part of a wider suite of activities that will enhance the sustainable tourism infrastructure and provision within the Inner Forth area and support the local economy. The Climate FORTH project has been devised by the Inner Forth Futures initiative for which RSPB act as secretariat. Thanks to Lottery players, these works are funded by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and by the Crown Estate via Fife Council. The successful candidate must hold a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators' licence and demonstrate previous experience in delivering similar transport services. This is a two-phased contract. During the first phase, the operator will work with the Climate FORTH Team to refine and finalise the operational points of the Inner Forth Bike Bus Service. Upon completion of phase 1, the successful operator will be awarded phase 2 (service delivery), subject to agreement of the operational points. Your tender response should be emailed to helene.corrieu@rspb.org.uk or uploaded to Public Contracts Scotland by 10am on Monday 13th November 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671 - https://www.scotscourts.gov.uk/the-courts/courts-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000746671. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746671.json.