---
title: "Bus Service 127a"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782527"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782527.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-19"
---

# Bus Service 127a

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782527

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the Bus Service 127a, which connects Newcastleton and Carlisle, also including the Saturday element of the 128 service between Newcastleton and Hawick. This award phase follows a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, resulting in a contract valued at GBP 112,542. The contract was signed on 31st October 2024 and became effective immediately. The services fall under the industry category of 'General public services' and cover the region of UKM91.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in providing transport services. Given the necessity for specialised buses and adherence to specific schedules, companies with a proven track record in regional transportation are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract ensures an extended business engagement with the Scottish Borders Council, potentially leading to further collaborations and steady revenue streams.

## Notice

The service 127a provides a North/South transport link connecting Newcastleton and Carlisle.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 127a service provides a North/South transport link connecting Newcastleton and Carlisle. The 127a service also contains the Saturday element of the 128 service which operates between Newcastleton and Hawick.

### Procurement Information

Extension to contract containing the Saturday element of the 128 service between Newcastleton and Hawick.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518604 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,542 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELFORD'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518604

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518604
  Bus Service 127a - The service 127a provides a North/South transport link connecting Newcastleton and Carlisle.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782527

## Provenance

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