Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Shetland Islands Council
8 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick, Shetland
ZE1 0LZ
UK
Contact person: Graeme MacDonald
Telephone: +44 1595744595
E-mail: contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM66
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.shetland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Passenger Transport
Reference number: ED/15/25
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans (the Client) wish to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for a range of Passenger transport services including local bus services for the general public, home to school transport for school children and students and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
30 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supported Public Local Bus Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM66
Main site or place of performance:
Shetland Islands and as required by the Contracting Authority.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Mainstream School Transport Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60172000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM66
Main site or place of performance:
Shetland Islands and as required by the Contracting Authority.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60170000
60172000
60120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM66
Main site or place of performance:
Shetland Islands and as required by the Contracting Authority.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The type of contract to be awarded is a Services contract.
The procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-060135
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Supported Public Local Bus Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K and k transport
12 Lingaro, Bixter, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9NN
UK
Telephone: +44 7484882250
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martin's Car Hire
Braehoulland, Eshaness
Shetland
ZE2 9RS
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wastbus Ltd
Cruister
Aith
ZE2 9ND
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gary H Johnson T/A Johnson transport
Westvale
Brae
ZE29QG
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & K Scollay
Tirvister, Gluss
Ollaberry
ZE2 9RU
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANITA KELLY
DA WART, REAWICK
SHETLAND
ZE2 9NJ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.D.S
Burbrick, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sinclair's Taxis Ltd
34 North Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0NT
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W A Nicolson
Riskness, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R Robertson & Son Ltd
The Garages, Westsandwick
Yell Shetland
ZE2 9BH
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christina Simmons
Springbank, Twatt, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9LX
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JA & GD Nicolson
Haygreen, Cunningsburgh
SHETLAND
ze2 9hf
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R G Jamieson & Son
Moarfield Garage, Cullivoe
Yell
ZE2 9DD
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & DS Halcrow
Tow
Cunningsburgh
ZE2 9HB
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Bus and Coach Ltd
Black Gaet
Scalloway
ZE1 0TZ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GLJ Transport
Stenvatsta, Westerskeld
Shetland
ZE2 9NL
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Tours and Transfers
Scrafield, Hillhead, Quarff
Shetland
ZE2 9EY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Mainstream School Transport Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wastbus Ltd
Cruister
Aith
ZE2 9ND
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K and k transport
12 Lingaro, Bixter, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9NN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
C Edwin Williamson
South Grinds, Lunna
Vidlin, Shetland
ZE2 9QF
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martin's Car Hire
Braehoulland, Eshaness
Shetland
ZE2 9RS
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maureen Peterson
South Califf, Gott, Tingwall
Shetland
ZE2 9SF
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gary H Johnson T/A Johnson transport
Westvale
Brae
ZE29QG
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & K Scollay
Tirvister, Gluss
Ollaberry
ZE2 9RU
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANITA KELLY
DA WART, REAWICK
SHETLAND
ZE2 9NJ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.D.S
Burbrick, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robert C Slater
Tronafirth, Gott
Shetland
ZE2 9SF
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sinclair's Taxis Ltd
34 North Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0NT
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W A Nicolson
Riskness, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R Robertson & Son Ltd
The Garages, Westsandwick
Yell Shetland
ZE2 9BH
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christina Simmons
Springbank, Twatt, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9LX
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JA & GD Nicolson
Haygreen, Cunningsburgh
SHETLAND
ze2 9hf
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R G Jamieson & Son
Moarfield Garage, Cullivoe
Yell
ZE2 9DD
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & DS Halcrow
Tow
Cunningsburgh
ZE2 9HB
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Bus and Coach Ltd
Black Gaet
Scalloway
ZE1 0TZ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GLJ Transport
Stenvatsta, Westerskeld
Shetland
ZE2 9NL
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johnston's Services
HARWELL, AITH, AITH
BIXTER
ZE2 9NB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Chauffeur Company Ltd
63 Gilbertson Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0HN
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Tours and Transfers
Scrafield, Hillhead, Quarff
Shetland
ZE2 9EY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and Other Transport Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allied Taxis Shetland Limited
10 North Road, Lerwick
Lerwick
ZE1 0NP
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wastbus Ltd
Cruister
Aith
ZE2 9ND
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K and k transport
12 Lingaro, Bixter, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9NN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martin's Car Hire
Braehoulland, Eshaness
Shetland
ZE2 9RS
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G's Taxi
18 St Olaf Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0BX
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gary H Johnson T/A Johnson transport
Westvale
Brae
ZE29QG
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & K Scollay
Tirvister, Gluss
Ollaberry
ZE2 9RU
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ANITA KELLY
DA WART, REAWICK
SHETLAND
ZE2 9NJ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.D.S
Burbrick, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robert C Slater
Tronafirth, Gott
Shetland
ZE2 9SF
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sinclair's Taxis Ltd
34 North Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0NT
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W A Nicolson
Riskness, Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R Robertson & Son Ltd
The Garages, Westsandwick
Yell Shetland
ZE2 9BH
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christina Simmons
Springbank, Twatt, Bixter
Shetland
ZE2 9LX
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JA & GD Nicolson
Haygreen, Cunningsburgh
SHETLAND
ze2 9hf
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R G Jamieson & Son
Moarfield Garage, Cullivoe
Yell
ZE2 9DD
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J & DS Halcrow
Tow
Cunningsburgh
ZE2 9HB
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Bus and Coach Ltd
Black Gaet
Scalloway
ZE1 0TZ
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Johnston's Services
HARWELL, AITH, AITH
BIXTER
ZE2 9NB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Chauffeur Company Ltd
63 Gilbertson Road
Lerwick
ZE1 0HN
UK
NUTS: UKM66
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Tours and Transfers
Scrafield, Hillhead, Quarff
Shetland
ZE2 9EY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:817991)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Lerwick Sheriff Court
King Erik Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0HD
UK
E-mail: lerwick@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/03/2026