--- title: "Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY" published: "2023-10-13" --- # Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services Buyer: STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522.json) ## Summary The Stornoway Port Authority has initiated a tender process for the provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre. The tender, titled "Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services," falls under the services category. The deadline for tender submissions is November 13, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day in Stornoway. The contract period is set to start on January 22, 2024, and run until September 30, 2026. The tender presents an opportunity for service providers with experience in passenger bus/coach services and a focus on service quality and reliability. Businesses offering passenger transportation services, especially shuttle bus operations, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. To be eligible, service providers must hold a current vehicle operator licence for Public Service Vehicles and demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing relevant services. The selection criteria also include financial standing, technical capabilities, and environmental management practices. The tender process allows for electronic submissions and requires compliance with draft Contract Terms. Bidders are advised to consider the required criteria carefully and ensure timely submission to enhance their chances of winning the contract and expanding their business operations. ## Notice Provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre ### Lot Information Lot 1 Stornoway Port wishes to appoint a service provider to provide a shuttle bus services between its Deep Water Terminal and Stornoway Town Centre on days when a cruise vessel is berthed at the Deep Water Terminal. Details of the services required are set out in the Specification.. See Instructions to Tenderers for a description of the tender process. Renewal: Stornoway Port will have the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months on two separate occasions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490480 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY | | Locality | STORNOWAY | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS1 2XS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar | | Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas | | Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 13 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490480 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=11 7th November 2023 - Draft contract conditions, including updated Specification at Schedule Parts 1, 2 and 3. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=4 13th October 2023 - Appendix B to Specification: Bus Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=5 13th October 2023 - Appendix C to Specification: Vehicle specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=6 13th October 2023 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=7 13th October 2023 - Single Procurement Document (SPD) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=8 13th October 2023 - Experience template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=9 13th October 2023 - Form of tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=10 13th October 2023 - Certificate of non-collusion - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=1 13th October 2023 - Instructions to tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=2 13th October 2023 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490480&idx=3 13th October 2023 - Appendix A to Specification: bus route - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490480 Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services - Provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=747522 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.stornowayportauthority.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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