Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes

A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£-£1M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
04 Nov 2024
Delivery
12 May 2025 to 31 Mar 2030
Deadline
10 Jan 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

Galashiels

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Provision of subsidised bus services for various routes within the Scottish Borders area

Lot Division

1 T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Galashiels and Melrose Gait.
2 T090a - Peebles Town Service

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service within Peebles.
3 Peebles Taxi Bus

Provision of an 8 seat demand responsive taxibus service in the Peebles area.
4 T091a - Peebles to Biggar

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Peebles and Biggar.
5 T093a - Peebles to West Linton

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus services between Peebles and West Linton.
6 T091a/T093a - Combined Service

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service incorporating services T091a and T093a

CPV Codes

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services
  • 60120000 - Taxi services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Note that even where otherwise acceptable bids are submitted, not all Lots will be awarded. Lots 3-6 are alternative services covering the same geographical area and will be awarded in one of the following combinations: -Lot 3 only -Lots 4 & 5 -Lot 6 only Once the tender evaluation has been completed the following documentation will be required: 1. evidence of your company's insurance certification detailing the required level of insurance as per the levels stated within this contract notice. 2. A completed copy of Forms and Declarations 3. A completed copy of FOI Exemption Request Form 4. A completed copy of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Declaration 5. Any other documentation required. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775752. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders will be asked to commit delivering a minimum amount of community benefits per lot awarded and proportionate to the value. (SC Ref:775752) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=775752

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