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title: "Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783793

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has initiated a tender process for a feasibility study regarding the Inverness Interchange, focusing on a bus station and car park. This procurement, designated under the industry category of Transport Services, takes place in Inverness, Highland (UKM6). As the procurement is currently at the Tender stage, businesses are invited to submit electronic submissions via the specified online platform by 13th December 2024, with the contract award starting on the same date. The feasibility study contract, valued at £40,000, will run from 6th January 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in transport, urban planning, or feasibility studies to contribute to a significant infrastructural project in Inverness. Companies with expertise in multi-modal transport solutions, including bus, rail, active travel, and parking, are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. By participating, businesses can not only secure a substantial contract but also form strategic partnerships with key local authorities and transport bodies such as HITRANS, Network Rail, and The Highland Council, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the transport sector. The project scope includes significant considerations for future-proofing and sustainable design, providing additional prospects for innovative service providers.

## Notice

HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating facilities and accessing public transport

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To inform the Inverness Station Masterplanning process, HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating the following within the Inverness Masterplan area: Bus/coach interchange Car parking Active Travel Hub Below is a list of key issues to be considered by mode: Bus - Understanding requirements for local bus, interurban and express services. Consider business case for inclusion of other tour coach operations. - Ownership and management - Size and shape for operational needs and passenger facilities - based on current and projected requirements - Access and egress for different options into local and strategic road network - PRM access - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Detailed factors to be considered for all options - Passenger facilities and access arrangements - Share with railway? etc - Stances, floating, herringbone etc - One way / two way - Rail Replacement buses - Cruise coach and other tourism - Event demand - Low emission zone / demand management - Efficient access from Rose St roundabout/A82 - Bus length - Foot access to Platform 7 and to rest of rail station - Retail and servicing - Staff facilities - Future proofing - tech, AV Car Parking Options for the Rose Street multi-storey car park - Replacement - Relocation - Access and egress to trunk road - Pedestrian access and egress - Capacity including an understanding of city centre capacity and demand - Integration with bus / rail interchange - EV charging infrastructure / provision - Design - Future proofing - solar, battery storage etc - Consider temporary provision in event of reduced capacity during construction - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Active Travel Hub - Access arrangements to above facilities and rail station - Parking provision for cyclists at above or dedicated hub - HI-Bike provision and operation and maintenance - Security Budget, Timescale, Study Management The budget proposed is 40,000GBP. The Client Group will comprise representatives from HITRANS, Network Rail, Transport Scotland, The Highland Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518862 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1JJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518862

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518862&idx=5
  25th November 2024 - File relating to STPR2 Rec 43
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518862&idx=4
  25th November 2024 - STPR2 including recommendations relevant to the study - 15 and 43
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518862&idx=3
  25th November 2024 - File outlining feasibility study area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518862&idx=2
  25th November 2024 - File outlining study area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518862&idx=1
  25th November 2024 - Copy of the scope and tender assessment information contained on PCS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518862
  Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility - HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating facilities and accessing public transport

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