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title: "Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​"
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# Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-gourock-and-dunoon-replacement-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** CalMac Ferries Limited: "Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock and Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £600,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [CalMac Ferries Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/calmac-ferries-limited-GB-FTS-6996)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-gourock-and-dunoon-replacement-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-gourock-and-dunoon-replacement-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-gourock-and-dunoon-replacement-bus-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Framework Agreement for ​​Gourock Replacement Bus Services​
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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 interrupti...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Framework Agreement for ​​Dunoon Replacement Bus Services​
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** 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 interrupti...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072685-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T11:36:53.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T11:57:36.764Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8bd