- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. 25007 Forfar Town Service
- Lot 2. 25008 Forfar Town Service
- Lot 3. 25009 Forfar Town Service
- Lot 4. 25010 Forfar Town Service
- Lot 5. 25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
- Lot 6. 25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
- Lot 7. 25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
- Lot 8. 25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
- Lot 9. 25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Angus Council
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
DD8 1AN
Contact
Sharon Bennett
Telephone
+44 3452777778
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Tender for the Supply of Local Bus Services for September 2025
Reference number
AC/25/008/INF
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Tenders are being sought for contracted local bus services in Angus. The tender will be divided into a number of lots. Operators may bid for as many of these routes as they wish.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25007 Forfar Town Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25008 Forfar 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
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25009 Forfar Town Service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25010 Forfar Town Service
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of bus service linking Forfar residents to work, healthcare, shopping and leisure activities
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25007 - 25010
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25011 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25012 Forfar - Noranside - Forfar
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Forfar three days per week
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25011 - 25012
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25013 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25014 Kirriemuir - Cortachy - Dykehead - Kirriemuir
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of lifeline bus service linking rural areas to Kirriemuir two days per week
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
Only one lot will be awarded from 25013 - 25014
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
25015 DRT in Rural Areas West of A90 to Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance
Angus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Demand responsive service to operate from the A90 westward and to/from Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Management / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Maximisation of Passenger Benefit / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 2
Price - Weighting: 90
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
13 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lot may be extended on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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.2.14) Additional information
25015 may be awarded in lieu of either 25011 OR 25012 AND 25013 OR 25014
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Part IV, A: Operators are required to have a PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number (PM Number) at the time of submitting their tender.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Must meet Angus Council's Insurance Requirements
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
It is a requirement that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract the types of insurance detailed below:
Employers Liability Insurance to the extent of at least GBP10m per claim and unlimited in total.
Public Liability Insurance to the extent of at least GBP5m per claim and unlimited in total.
Motor Insurance - minimum indemnity limits: for the loss of life or personal injury unlimited; for damage to property GBP10m per claim and unlimited in total.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bus company bidders must declare that they have passed the financial standing test of the Traffic Commissioner and have a PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Provide PSV Operator Licence/Special Restricted Licence Number.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
Holders of PSV Operators Licence/Special Restricted Licence
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See conditions of contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 June 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 June 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Angus House, Sylvie Way, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar DD8 1AN
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Authorised officers of Angus Council
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: January 2026
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=476904.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause in this contract.
(SC Ref:476904)
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606446.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:606446)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=606446
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798533.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:798533)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=798533
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Forfar Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, Market Street
Forfar
DD8 3LA
Telephone
+44 1307462186
Country
United Kingdom