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CLYDE AND HEBRIDES FERRY SERVICES: INVITATION TO TENDER
ANNEX 6
SUMMER TIMETABLE
This section will include the most recent summer timetable i.e. summer 2005.
It should be noted that the service specification includes the overnight freight return sailing from Stornoway to Ullapool although this is not listed in the main timetable as it is a freight preference service. Cars are also carried if there is space and on a first come first served basis. There is no booking or reservation arrangement for cars. There is no fixed timetable for this service but rough timings are as follows:
Monday - Saturday - Loading of the vessel commences around 2230 and she sets sail as soon as she is ready, not usually before 2330. Expected arrival time in Ullapool will be from 0330 onwards. Departure from Ullapool will be at around 0430 with arrival back in Stornoway at around 0800 (all timings being flexible to accommodate traffic and sea conditions).
Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) funds (on behalf of North Ayrshire Council Education Department) the fares for schoolchildren on the 08.30 sailing from Cumbrae and the 1545 sailing from Largs during school terms. Tenderers will wish to note that these services are available to other fare paying passengers. The sailings funded by SPT do not form part of the minimum standard or contract with the Scottish Executive. However, the successful tenderer will be expected (as part of the minimum standard) to continue to provide the services on the same basis as currently offered if SPT wish to continues them. Tenderers should therefore liaise with SPT about its plans for continuing these services. In any event the operator is required to continue to plan for these services and to include provision for them in their bid. The charging basis for these and other additional services is available in the information room.
SPT also supports ferry services in relation to children's play schemes in school holiday periods from Easter through to October. The charging basis is best available price on the day.
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