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Provision of School Transport Services – Lorn (1314G)

Argyll and Bute Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 06:46.

Opportunity overview

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to Contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between Kerrera Marina and Oban North Pier.

Classification

  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Lots

  • Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier.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
1314G
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
60000000
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As described in the Invitation to Tender

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Navigation and piloting of ferries on designated routes. Compliance with all maritime safety and operational regulations.

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As described in the Invitation to Tender
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
11 Jun 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
9 Oct 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Starts
11 Jun 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
11 Jun 2026, 12:00

Address

Street Address
On-line via PCS Post-box.

Recurrence

Description
4 years, 4 months, 20 days or 6 years, 4 month

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Argyll and Bute Council are looking to contract with a vessel transport operator who will provide safe and secure school transport between North Kerrera Marina and Oban's North Pier.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
75%

Contract period

Starts
17 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
4 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contract may be extended for up to 2 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the Contract and following discussions with the successful Tenderer.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
60000000
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM63

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Argyll and Bute Council
Id
GB-FTS-3190

Identifier

Legal Name
Argyll and Bute Council

Address

Street Address
Kilmory
Locality
Lochgilphead
Region
UKM63
Postal Code
PA31 8RT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Annabel Travers
Telephone
+44 1586555232

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Oban Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-15667

Identifier

Legal Name
Oban Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Sheriff Court House, Albany Street
Locality
Oban
Postal Code
PA34 4AL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1631562414

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Lochgilphead · UKM63 · PA31 8RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM63

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 042848-2026tender ·