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Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes

Scottish Borders Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:25.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV60112000 — Public road transport services
  • CPV60120000 — Taxi services

Lots

  • T075a - Galashiels to Melrose GaitValue not stated
  • T090a - Peebles Town ServiceValue not stated
  • Peebles Taxi BusValue not stated
  • T091a - Peebles to BiggarValue not stated
  • T093a - Peebles to West LintonValue not stated
  • T091a/T093a - Combined ServiceValue 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
1001204
Status
unsuccessful
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
10 Jan 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
Final year of the contract

Expected award period

Starts
10 Jan 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Jan 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
See conditions of contract
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
4A1a: Bidders are required to have prior to tender submission licenses appropriate to the lots for which they are submitting a tender: Lot 3: Special Restricted Public Service Vehicle Operator License (in addition to a Taxi or Private Hire Operator License) Lots 1,2,4,5,6: PSV Operators License

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
- Employer's (Compulsory) Liability - Minimum amount GBP5,000,000 per claim - Public Liability Insurance - Minimum amount GBP5,000,000 per claim - Motor Vehicle Insurance (Fully Comprehensive) - Minimum amount GBP10,000,000 per claim
Description
4B5b/4B5c: The bidder must confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below. 4B6: The bidder may at the Council's discretion asked to provide copies of their audited accounts for the most recent two financial years. Bidders must declare that they have passed the financial standing test of the Traffic Commissioner.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
Complete document 1001204-Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan Provide legally compliant H&S policy or statement of intent
Description
4C7: Bidders will be required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond. 4D1: Bidders will be required to provide a documented Health & Safety policy or, where applicable (less than 5 employees, self-employed, etc.) statement of Health & Safety intent.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 4
Type
technical
Description
Holders of licenses appropriate to the lots for which they are submitting a tender.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Galashiels and Melrose Gait.

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
T090a - Peebles Town Service
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service within Peebles.

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Peebles Taxi Bus
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of an 8 seat demand responsive taxibus service in the Peebles area.

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
T091a - Peebles to Biggar
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Peebles and Biggar.

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
T093a - Peebles to West Linton
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus services between Peebles and West Linton.

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extensions, taking the maximum contract duration to 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
T091a/T093a - Combined Service
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service incorporating services T091a and T093a

Renewal

Description
3 x 12 months optional extension, taking the contract to a maximum duration of 8 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Galashiels

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91
Entry 3
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Peebles

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Peebles

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Taxi services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Peebles

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM91
Entry 2
Region
UKM91

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public road transport services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-3123
Name
Scottish Borders Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM91
Locality
Newtown St Boswells
Postal Code
TD6 0SA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Headquarters

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Borders Council

Contact

Name
Ryan Douglas
Telephone
+44 1835824000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-23221
Name
Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Jedburgh
Postal Code
TD8 6AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Castlegate

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1835863231

Award information

Award 1
Id
004319-2025-1
Title
T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
004319-2025-2
Title
T090a - Peebles Town Service
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
004319-2025-3
Title
Peebles Taxi Bus
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

3
Award 4
Id
004319-2025-4
Title
T091a - Peebles to Biggar
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

4
Award 5
Id
004319-2025-5
Title
T093a - Peebles to West Linton
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

5
Award 6
Id
004319-2025-6
Title
T091a/T093a - Combined Service
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

6

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newtown St Boswells · UKM91 · TD6 0SA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM91

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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