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Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute

NHS Highland · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:15.

Opportunity overview

The Authority requires a transportation service for renal patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time and will be subject to mutual agreement between the Authority and Contractor.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Elecar

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Contract value
£438k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
2 Sept 2024
Award ID
029312-2024-1
Status
active
Location
Fort William, UKM6, Ph336qg, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Lots

  • Oban, Lorn and IslesValue not stated
  • Mid Argyll and Kintyre PeninsulaValue not stated
  • Lot 3 Cowal and ButeValue not stated
  • Lot 4 Helensburgh and LomondValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HH071-24-HB
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
14 Jan 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1

Expected award period

Starts
14 Jan 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
14 Jan 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
1 Oct 2024, 23:59
Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Award shall be subject to a satisfactory financial evaluation having been carried out by NHS Highland which may include credit checks and accounts analysis. a) A copy of your audited accounts or equivalent for the most recent two years, along with details of any significant changes since the last year end. An additional question has been provided below to enable you to upload your second set of accounts. or b) A statement of your organisation's turnover; profit and cash flow for the most recent full year of trading or where a full year trading has not been completed, the same information for the period applicable. NOTE: if this information is not available in an audited format, please provide an end of period balance sheet or make the response specified in option (c) below. or c) If you are unable to provide the information requested above, please provide additional information and documentation that will give the Authority the assurance that you are capable of carrying out any subsequent awarded contract. For example, a statement of your organisation's cash flow forecast for the current year and a letter from your bank outlining the current cash and credit position or other alternative means of demonstrating financial standing. For example, provide a statement explaining why the organisation was not in net profit after tax in either of the reported financial years. Minimum level(s) of standards required: It is a requirement of this Contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to commencement of any subsequently awarded Contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP Professional Indemnity = 5,000,000 GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Bidders are required to provide a minimum of 2 examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice. Quality Management Procedures 1.The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), Or, 2. The bidder must have the following: a. A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has, and continues to implement, a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, which is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation. Health and Safety Procedures 3. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, or a regularly reviewed documented process.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Oban, Lorn and Isles
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment areas of Oban Lorn & Isles and Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Unit accessed by patients from both areas is the Highlands (Belford Hospital, Fort William) and Glasgow and surrounding areas (mainly Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria). This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments maybe spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays. Provision of services to other areas of Argyll including Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond may be requested from time to time (subject to mutual agreement). This service is for patients that while chronically ill, can walk unaided. Additional information: Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal

Description
The contract has an extension option of 1 + 1 + 1 which will bring the total contract length to four years if all extension options are used.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
as per procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
100
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
10 Feb 2026, 23:59
Starts
11 Feb 2025, 00:00
Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) requires a transportation service for patients residing in the catchment area of Mid Argyll & Kintyre. The main Renal Units accessed by patients from this area are the Campbeltown Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria. This remains subject to change. Journeys are required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments may be spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays. Additional information: Additional Lots may be added at a later date.

Renewal

Description
Contract period is for two years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 Cowal and Bute
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) is including additional Lots 3 & Lot 4 under this contract for Transport for Renal Dialysis Patients in areas of Argyll & Bute. These may be required in the future but are not a guarantee by the Authority. Journeys would be required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments may be spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays.

Renewal

Description
Contract period is for two years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
as per procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
100
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 Helensburgh and Lomond
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NHS Highland (Argyll and Bute HSCP) is including additional Lots 3 & Lot 4 under this contract for Transport for Renal Dialysis Patients in areas of Argyll & Bute. Lots 3 & Lot 4 shall be for the provision of services to other areas of Argyll including but not limited to Cowal and Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond. These services may be required in the future, but are not a guarantee by the Authority. Journeys would be required up to 3 times per week per patient usually from their home to their Renal Unit and return for patients to receive Dialysis. Dialysis appointments may be spread across all seven days of the week and will include public and statutory holidays.

Renewal

Description
Contract period is for two years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
as per procurement documents
Type
quality
Description
100
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
0

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM8
Entry 2
Region
UKM8
Entry 3
Region
UKM8
Entry 4
Region
UKM8
Entry 5
Region
UKM8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM8
Entry 2
Region
UKM8
Entry 3
Region
UKM8

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63
Entry 2
Region
UKM63
Entry 3
Region
UKM63

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63
Entry 2
Region
UKM63
Entry 3
Region
UKM63

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-6642
Name
NHS Highland

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM6
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV2 3BW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Assynt House, Beechwood Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Highland

Contact

Telephone
+44 7929069647
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-24038
Name
The Inverness Justice Centre

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
The Inverness Justice Centre
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-124171
Name
Elecar

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM6
Locality
Fort William
Postal Code
Ph336qg
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9 Telford Place , Claggan

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Elecar

Award information

Award 1
Id
029253-2024-HH071-24-HB-1
Title
Lot 3 Cowal and Bute
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

3
Award 2
Id
029253-2024-HH071-24-HB-2
Title
Lot 4 Helensburgh and Lomond
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

4
Award 3
Id
029312-2024-1
Title
Oban, Lorn and Isles
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-124171
Name
Elecar

Related lots

1
Award 4
Id
029312-2024-2
Title
Mid Argyll and Kintyre Peninsula
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

2
Award 5
Id
038096-2025-HH071-24-HB-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
029312-2024-1
Title
Oban, Lorn and Isles
Status
active
Award ID
029312-2024-1
Date Signed
3 Sept 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
438,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV2 3BW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM63
  • Delivery location · UKM8

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0456b6-2025-07-08T09:49:46+01:00compiled ·