Scottish Government

PROPOSALS FOR TENDERING GOUROCK TO DUNOON FERRY SERVICES:
DRAFT INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONSULTATION

The document is a draft and will be subject to review and amendment before the Invitation to Tender is issued
March 2003

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CONTENTS

1. General
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background
1.3 Objectives
2. Notices and Instructions
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Purpose
2.3 Scope
2.4 Submission of Tenders
2.5 Communication During Tender Period
2.6 Definitions, Interpretations and Abbreviations
2.7 Information Disclaimer
2.8 Compliance Statement
2.9 Deeds of Indemnity/Guarantee
2.10 Subsidy
2.11 Variations
2.12 Vessels
2.13 Ports, Quayside and Terminal Facilities
2.14 Maintenance
2.15 Contracts with VesCo
2.16 Consultation between VesCo and the Contractor
2.17 Constraints, Risks and other key points to note
Fares
TUPE
Pensions
Consultation with Users
Performance Regime
Financial Guarantee
Clawback
Payments
2.18 Contract and Compliance
Legal Jurisdiction
Compliance with EC and Domestic Law
2.19 Monitoring and Audit
2.20 Quality Assurance
2.21 Contract Duration
2.22 Default Arrangements
2.23 Material Change
2.24 Relief Events
2.25 Termination
2.26 Transfer or Assignation
2.27 Insurance
2.28 Disputes
2.29 Financial Structure
2.30 Allocation of Costs
2.31 Transparency
2.32 Allocation of Responsibility
2.33 Clawback
3. Service Specification
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Minimum Service Level
3.3 Relief Vessels
3.4 Timetables
Approved Service Revisions
Unscheduled Special Events
Emergency Services
Provision Above the Minimum Level of Service
Fares Structure
Escalation Arrangements
Concessionary Fares
3.5 Brand and Marketing
3.6 Service Vessels and Safety
3.7 Integrated Transport, Ticketing and Information
3.8 Traveline
3.9 Ship Boarding Practices
3.10 Network Services and Products
3.11 On Board Facilities
3.12 Language
3.13 Consultation with Users
3.14 Clyde Shipping Services Advisory Committee
3.15 Utilisation of Port Assets
3.16 Performance Regime and Users' Charter
3.17 Monitoring of Operations
3.18 Safety
3.19 Ports and Safety
3.20 Information Required from Contractors over the Course of the Five Year Contract
4. Bidding Process and Evaluation of Bids
4.1 Timetable for Tendering
4.2 Guidelines for Submitting a Compliant Bid
4.3 Communication During Tender Period
4.4 Price Structure and Tariffs
Proposed Schedule
Operational Management Plan
4.5 Tender Documentation
Vessel Specification
Quality Plan
Key minimum standards
Environmental Considerations
Security
Implementation Plan
4.6 Financial Arrangements and Subsidy Terms
4.7 Handover Procedure
4.8 Costed Bid Stage
4.9 Additional Notices and Instructions
Annex 1 - Analysed Carrying Statistics
Annex 2 - Summer Timetable and Fares 2003
Annex 3 - Winter Timetable and Fares 2002/03
Annex 4 - Table of Rates, Fares And Charges
Annex 5 - Concessionary Fares and Other Special Charging Arrangements
Annex 6 - Prescribed Support Services
Annex 7 - Ownership, Facilities and Arrangements at Gourock and Dunoon Harbours
Annex 8 - Membership and Remit of the Clyde Shipping Services Advisory Committee
Annex 9 - Summary of Performance Standards Required
Annex 10 - Information which the Operator will be Required to Provide
Annex 11 - Tender Documentation: Supporting Material Required