--- title: "Public Transport Contract Service 9E - Lerwick - Bixter (Walls/Aith on Request)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP" published: "2024-12-18" --- # Public Transport Contract Service 9E - Lerwick - Bixter (Walls/Aith on Request) Buyer: ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164.json) ## Summary Zetland Transport Partnership (ZetTrans) is currently in the Tender stage for the provision of public transport services for Service 9E, covering the route from Lerwick to Bixter, with additional stops at Walls and Aith on request. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is aimed at delivering passenger transport services within the Shetland Islands. The open procedure tender process is active, with the intended contract value estimated at £42,000. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by 10:00 AM on 10th January 2025, with the contract award process commencing shortly thereafter at 10:30 AM on the same day. The contract period is set to last for 360 days starting from the award date. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in the transportation sector, particularly those experienced in providing similar bus services. The contract calls for evidence of current Employers and Public Liability Insurance, as well as proof of a bus operator's licence held by the economic operator. Businesses that fulfil these criteria and can demonstrate experience in similar services within the last three years are well-positioned to bid successfully. Participating in this tender can lead to new business ventures, expanded market presence, and potential long-term engagements with the Shetland Islands' regional transport services. ## Notice Provision of passenger transport, local bus service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520555 | | 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 | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000 | | 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 | ZETTRANS - ZETLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | SHETLAND | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0LZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Shetland Islands | | Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520555 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=10 18th December 2024 - Service 9E Timetable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=11 18th December 2024 - Tender Submission Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=4 18th December 2024 - Award Criteria and Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=5 18th December 2024 - Tender Return Quality Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=6 18th December 2024 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=7 18th December 2024 - Certificate of Non Collusion - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=8 18th December 2024 - ZetTrans Vehicle Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=9 18th December 2024 - Passenger Transport Service Performance Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=1 18th December 2024 - Cover Letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=2 18th December 2024 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520555&idx=3 18th December 2024 - Contract Specification Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520555 Public Transport Contract Service 9E - Lerwick - Bixter (Walls/Aith on Request) - Provision of passenger transport, local bus service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.zettrans.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786164 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=786164 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=786164 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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