Contract

Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes

  • Scottish Borders Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004319

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047b79

Published 10 February 2025, 11:47am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Borders Council

Council Headquarters

Newtown St Boswells

TD6 0SA

Contact

Ryan Douglas

Email

procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1835824000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM91 - Scottish Borders

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotborders.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Non-Core Subsidised Bus Routes

Reference number

1001204

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Galashiels and Melrose Gait.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

T090a - Peebles Town Service

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service within Peebles.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Peebles Taxi Bus

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60120000 - Taxi services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of an 8 seat demand responsive taxibus service in the Peebles area.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

T091a - Peebles to Biggar

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service to and from Peebles and Biggar.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

T093a - Peebles to West Linton

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus services between Peebles and West Linton.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

T091a/T093a - Combined Service

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM91 - Scottish Borders

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a 16 seat subsidised bus service incorporating services T091a and T093a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-035697


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

T075a - Galashiels to Melrose Gait

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

T090a - Peebles Town Service

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Peebles Taxi Bus

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

T091a - Peebles to Biggar

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

T093a - Peebles to West Linton

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

T091a/T093a - Combined Service

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Note that even where otherwise acceptable bids are submitted, not all Lots will be awarded. Lots 3-6 are alternative services covering the same geographical area and will be awarded in one of the following combinations:

-Lot 3 only

-Lots 4 & 5

-Lot 6 only

Once the tender evaluation has been completed the following documentation will be required:

1. evidence of your company's insurance certification detailing the required level of insurance as per the levels stated within this contract notice.

2. A completed copy of Forms and Declarations

3. A completed copy of FOI Exemption Request Form

4. A completed copy of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Declaration

5. Any other documentation required.

(SC Ref:790155)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Jedburgh Sherriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Castlegate

Jedburgh

TD8 6AR

Email

jedburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1835863231

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court