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Framework Agreement for Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services
Published 31 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Closed 31 Aug 2026
- Primary CPV
-
60170000 *
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Scotland
- Value
- £600,000
- Contract
- Not specified
- Contract Types
-
60 *Transport servicesFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Ferry Terminal, Gourock, PA19 1QP, United Kingdom · UKM
Contact
Award Criteria
- Technical
- Price
Related tenders
CalMac Ferries Limited
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
60170000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: CSOP25-596
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service.
This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on the Gourock and Dunoon routes.
The Framework will ensure continuity of passenger movement during such disruptions and provide CFL with a compliant, pre‑arranged mechanism for rapid mobilisation.
The preferred bus capacity should hold approximately 70 passengers, but is not limited to this number.
Full CPV breakdown
- 60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Other public body · Ferry Operator
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Lots
- 2
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Legal basis
- CELEX 32014L0024
- Notice status
- Active
- Renewal
- Options to extend by a further 24 months.
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Submission method
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- Award decision expected
- 31 Aug 2026
- Covered by GPA
- Yes
- Number of lots
- 2
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 31 Jul 2026 12:36
- Deadline
- 31 Aug 2026 12:00
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd
- Notice ID
- CSOP25-596
Organisations on this notice
Buyer, Central Purchasing Body
Ferry Terminal, Gourock, PA19 1QP, United Kingdom
Calum Bell
+44 1475650230
Greenock Sheriff Court
Review Body
Greenock, PA15 1TP, United Kingdom
Lots (2)
Lot 1: Framework Agreement for Gourock Replacement Bus Services
£300,000
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service.
This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on...
· Active
Lot 2: Framework Agreement for Dunoon Replacement Bus Services
£300,000
CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is required to establish a Framework Agreement, in line with Transport Scotland requirements, for the provision of a replacement bus service.
This service will be deployed in circumstances where there is a complete interruption to ferry operations, specifically when no vessels are operating on...
· Active
Full notice record
89 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Tender
| Title | Framework Agreement for Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services |
| Status | active |
| CPV › Description | Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver |
| Category | services |
| Value › Value | £600,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Title | Framework Agreement for Gourock Replacement Bus Services |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Description | 20 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Description | 80 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value | £300,000 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › Duration In Days | 720 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Renewal › Description | Options to extend by a further 24 months. |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Submission Terms › Variant Policy | Not allowed |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Has options | No |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Title | Framework Agreement for Dunoon Replacement Bus Services |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Description | 20 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Description | 80 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value | £300,000 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › Duration In Days | 720 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Can be renewed | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Renewal › Description | Options to extend by a further 24 months. |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Submission Terms › Variant Policy | Not allowed |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Has options | No |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Status | active |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › Description | Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKM |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery Location › Description | Gourock |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › Description | Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKM |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery Location › Description | Dunoon |
| Submission Method | Electronic submission |
| How to submit | https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ |
| Communication › Atypical Tool Url | https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk |
| Selection Criteria › Criterion › Type | economic |
| Selection Criteria › Criterion › Description | The bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Employer’s Liability Insurance = GBP 1 Million Professional Indemnity Insurance = GBP 1 Million |
| Selection Criteria › Criterion › Minimum | The following ratios must be confirmed based on your latest set of published accounts. Return on Capital Employed: must be at a ratio greater than “0” Acid Test (Current Ratio): Current Ratio must be greater than “1” Gearing: Gearing must be a figure of less than 100% Interest Coverage: Interest Coverage must be a figure of 2 or above |
| Selection Criteria › Criterion › Applies To | supplier |
| Document › Document type | Technical selection criteria |
| Contract Terms › Performance Terms | As stated in the procurement documents. |
| Contract Terms › Has Electronic Ordering | Yes |
| Contract Terms › Electronic Invoicing Policy | allowed |
| Contract Terms › Has Electronic Payment | Yes |
| Other Requirements › Requires Staff Names And Qualifications | Yes |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Techniques › Framework agreement › Maximum Participants | 1 |
| Covered by | GPA |
| Bidding period › End | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Submission Terms › Languages | en |
| Submission Terms › Bid Validity Period › Duration In Days | 90 |
| Award decision period › Start | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Bid Opening › Date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Has Recurrence | No |
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | CalMac Ferries Limited |
| Party 1 › Identifier › Legal Name | CalMac Ferries Limited |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | Ferry Terminal |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Gourock |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UK |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Contact › Name | Calum Bell |
| Party 1 › Contact › Telephone | +44 1475650230 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | calum.bell@calmac.co.uk |
| Party 1 › Contact › Link | https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ |
| Party 1 › Role › Role 1 | buyer |
| Party 1 › Role › Role 2 | Central purchasing body |
| Party 1 › Link | http://www.calmac.co.uk |
| Party 1 › Buyer profile | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.a... |
| Party 1 › Classification › Classification 1 › Description | Body governed by public law |
| Party 1 › Classification › Classification 2 › Description | Ferry Operator |
| Party 2 › Name | Greenock Sheriff Court |
| Party 2 › Identifier › Legal Name | Greenock Sheriff Court |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | Greenock |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | PA15 1TP |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Role | Review body |
Buyer
| Name | CalMac Ferries Limited |
Links
| Href | https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-00... |