https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432438
Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Directive 2014/24/EU - Public Sector Directive
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CalMac Ferries Limited
Ferry Terminal
Gourock
PA19 1QP
UK
Contact person: Alison Ure
Telephone: +44 01475650243
E-mail: alison.ure@calmac.co.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.calmac.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Ferry Operator
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ardrossan Upgrades Shuttlebus Service
Reference number: CSOP21-487
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60172000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
During the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick/Campbeltown ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the ports and local railway station
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
380 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
Main site or place of performance:
Between Troon Harbour and Ardrossan (KA22 8BZ – KA10 6DH) actual locations to be confirmed.
Between Troon Harbour and Troon Railway Station (Both sides of the railway station)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
During the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick/Campbeltown ferry services to Troon as a result of the construction phase of the Ardrossan harbour re-development project, the provision of a shuttlebus service is required to enable travel interchange and connectivity between the ports and local railway station.
It is anticipated that the bus services will be needed on the following routes for round trips:
1. Between Troon Harbour and Ardrossan (Harbour Road KA22 8BZ – Troon Harbour KA10 6DH actual locations to be confirmed)
2. Between Troon Harbour and Troon Railway Station (Both sides of the railway station)
It is anticipated that a shuttle bus service provision will be needed for a period of up to 21 months. Therefore, the service will be required to cover both the summer and winter timetables for the ferry service operating between Troon and Brodick/Campbeltown.
CalMac would like to hear from suitable organisations capable of providing a service of this nature.
The Service Provider should:
- provide the ability to flex the service to cover fluctuating demand and to be able to cope with disruptions due to bad weather also needs to be a consideration.
- cater for all ages and abilities and have space for the travelling publics luggage and possessions.
- consider size of buses to ensure they can manoeuvre the roads around the railway station.
- ways of minimising the environmental impact also need to be understood and we would welcome input from organisations who have proven practical solutions they can tell CalMac about.
If you can operate a service of this nature, CalMac would like to hear from you. Following a future public consultation exercise from which the scale and scope of the service will be determined, CalMac will publish a tender exercise for the service required.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/01/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
You are asked to note an interest in this PIN by registering your interest through this portal then contacting alison.ure@calmac.co.uk if your organisation is capable of providing a service of this nature as we are keen to learn what is and is not practical to deliver. Innovative solutions to provide a good quality service and help reduce costs are also sought for both routes.
Please note publication date of Contract Notice is an anticipated date and shall not be binding.
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=672336.
(SC Ref:672336)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/11/2021