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Troon Circular Bus Service

CalMac Ferries Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:48.

Opportunity overview

Troon Circular Bus Service

Classification

  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • CPV60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
  • CPV60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Lots

  • CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for a transport service during the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick 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 port and local railway station. It is a condition of the service that the shuttle bus will operate to the full CFL timetable. CFL expect the Service Provider to be fully aware of operational status of sailings and train arrivals to ensure passengers are met on arrival of sailings and trains. Full details are available in Invitation to Tender document is available in PCS-T.Value 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
CSOP24-584
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
12 May 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
12 May 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
12 May 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

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

Classification

Id
60170000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Please note it is a mandatory requirement that the Tenderer must have previous experience in delivering a bus service similar to CFL’s requirement. Please note it is a mandatory requirement that Tenderers provide copy of operators’ licences. Please note it is a mandatory requirement that Tenderers have relevant insurances. Your bid will be rejected if it you cannot provide these mandatory requirements.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
The Bidder should provide its “general” and specific yearly turnover for previous three (3) financial years. The bidder should confirm they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover: Professional Risk Indemnity: 5,000,000 GBP Employer's (Compulsory) Liability: 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability: 5,000,000 GBP Vehicle Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for a transport service during the temporary relocation of Ardrossan-Brodick 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 port and local railway station. It is a condition of the service that the shuttle bus will operate to the full CFL timetable. CFL expect the Service Provider to be fully aware of operational status of sailings and train arrivals to ensure passengers are met on arrival of sailings and trains. Full details are available in Invitation to Tender document is available in PCS-T.

Renewal

Description
Optional Extensions available of 2 x 12 months

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical & Quality
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6HH

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM94

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
60170000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Entry 3
Id
60130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-6996
Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Gourock
Postal Code
PA19 1QP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ferry Terminal

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Non Departmental Public Body
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Ferry Operator

Identifier

Legal Name
CalMac Ferries Limited

Contact

Name
Alison Ure
Telephone
+44 01475650243
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-106819
Name
Greenock Sherriff Court

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
Greenock
Postal Code
PA15 1TR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Nelson Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Greenock Sherriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1475787073

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gourock · UKM · PA19 1QP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM94

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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