--- title: "Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. This tender, classified under the industry category "General public services" (CPV 60172000), aimed to facilitate transportation for cruise liner passengers between Hatston Pier and Kirkwall Travel Centre. The contract, procured through an open procedure, was awarded to Orkney Transport Ltd, with a contract value of £2.5 million. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 23 January 2025. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transportation services industry to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable and efficient shuttle services. Companies specialising in passenger transport and operating in Orkney or the surrounding regions would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. By engaging with public sector contracts like this, businesses can ensure steady revenue streams and enhance their portfolio through the provision of essential services to the local authority. Firms equipped to handle high-volume passenger transport and those experienced with services for the tourism sector would particularly benefit from such opportunities. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services to meet all the cruise liners that berth at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall. Transportation of the passengers to Kirkwall Travel Centre and returning to Hatston Pier on a rotation basis of approximately every 20 minutes. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods (subject to the satisfactory performance of the provider). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522971 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | October 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORKNEY TRANSPORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522971 - 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519337 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519337&idx=1 29th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519337&idx=2 29th November 2024 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519337&idx=3 29th November 2024 - Structure and Format of Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519337&idx=4 29th November 2024 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV519337&idx=5 29th November 2024 - Vehicle specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519337 Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522971 Provision of Cruise Liner Shuttle Bus Services - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for the provision of cruise liner shuttle bus services. The shuttle bus services provide a complimentary service to the cruise liners berthing at Hatston Pier, Kirkwall when the liners visit Orkney during the cruise season. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkneyharbours.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=782718 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782718 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783283 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000784198. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784198.json.