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ANNEX 5
NON-TIMETABLED REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
In addition to the sailings specified in the relevant timetables, the Operator will be required to respond to certain unscheduled special events, which temporarily create higher levels of demand on parts of the CHFS Network. This Annex sets out examples of events which the Operator must continue to cater for.
CFL currently provide additional non-scheduled sailings for a range of events including:
- Cowal Games
- Mull Rally
- the Islay Show (additional sailings were not required for 2002 and 2003 due to the enhanced timetable provided by the use of the relief vessel. However, as the enhanced timetable is available only if the vessel is not required elsewhere on the network Tenderers should note that additional sailings may be required for the Islay Show if the enhanced timetable is not operating.
- Isle of Bute Jazz Festival
- Rothesay Regatta
- Isle of Bute Folk Festival
- Mountstuart Motor Classic (when staged)
- Bute Highland Games
- Bute Motorcycle Rally
- Cumbrae Country & Western Festival
- Millport Illuminations
- Tiree Wave Classic
- Royal International Mod week, if relevant
- peak holiday demand (e.g. Christmas, Easter, Bank holidays, summer holidays)
- livestock sailings between Oban and Tiree (average of 2 to 3 return journeys p.a. usually one in August and 2 in November - company notified of dates by United Auctions in March/April)
- livestock sailings from Islay to mainland (average of one return journey p.a. usually in October/November)
- extra services for the emergency services when necessary (outside current agreement with ambulance service on Gigha, Iona and Raasay - see Annex 6)
- extra sailings on Largs-Cumbrae Slip (when only one vessel is operating) to clear traffic or accommodate dangerous goods
- Largs-Cumbrae - Strathclyde Passenger Transport ( SPT) funds the fares for schoolchildren on the 08.30 sailing from Cumbrae to Largs and the 15.45 sailing from Largs to Cumbrae during school terms on behalf of North Ayrshire Council Education Department. Tenderers should note that these sailings are available to other fare paying passengers but do not form part of the Minimum Standard.
However, the Operator will be expected to continue to provide these sailings on the same basis as currently offered if SPT wish them to continue. Tenderers should therefore liaise with SPT about its plans for continuing these services and, if necessary,include them in their Tender Submission. Under the current arrangements, CFL submits periodic claims to SPT (along with other local authorities which fund sailings) detailing the applicable transanctions.
- Other Local Authority Supported Sailings
- 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.
- Throughout the Winter timetable, Highland Council contributes £150 per return sailing for a 10.00 sailing ex Raasay and 10.30 sailing ex Sconser (1 return sailing).
- Also on two Saturdays in December, additional 'shopper' sailings provided on the Sconser - Raasay route and Highland Council contributes £200 per return sailing. Highland Council is currently invoiced by CFL on a monthly basis. These additional sailings leave Raasay at 19.00 and leave Sconser at 19.30.
Tenderers should liaise with Highland Council and SPT about their plans for continuing these services. In any event Tenderers are required to continue to plan for these services and to include provision for them in their Tenders.
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