Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport

A Tender Notice
by SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
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Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
26 Sep 2025
Delivery
To 27 Oct 2029 (est.)
Deadline
27 Oct 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

Shetland Islands and as required by the Contracting Authority

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.

Lot Division

1 Supported Public Local Bus Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.
2 Mainstream School Transport Services

The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.
3 Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services

The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract. The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Award Criteria

Quality 90.0
PRICE 10.0

CPV Codes

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60120000 - Taxi services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Please note that it is an essential requirement of the procurement process that Tenderers (including any sub-contractors) fully complete and submit a satisfactory Single Procurement Document (SPD) (Scotland) and satisfy all requirements specified or referred to in the Contract Notice. The Council is not and shall not be under any obligation to award entry onto the Framework Agreement and shall be at liberty to abandon the procurement exercise at any time including any time after submission and evaluation of Tenders. The Contract shall be subject to Scots Law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts. GBP means Great British Pounds. 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=810224. 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: Community benefits have been considered and are not appropriate due to the nature of the supply base, and due to the expected value of contracts awarded to each supplier awarded on to the Framework Agreement. (SC Ref:810224) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=810224

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