This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 09:36

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 13:53

Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route – Design Stages 3 & 4" project, focusing on design consultancy services. This project, located in the UKM92 region from the village of Leswalt to the town of Stranraer, sought the completion of Developed Design Stage 3 and Technical Design Stage 4. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the principles set out in "Cycling by Design (2021)". The contract, valued at £153,123.01, was awarded to SYSTRA Ltd on 7th July 2025. The project was tracked through various stages, with the planning stage documented on 18th March 2025 and the tender stage initiated on 15th April 2025, concluding with the award stage in July 2025.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and active travel route planning. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in adhering to environmental and regional planning standards would be well-positioned for such contracts. As the project included elements like community benefits and high-quality standards (60% quality criteria), it is well-suited for businesses that can provide innovative design solutions while contributing to local community engagement and development. Engaging in such public procurement offers a platform for business growth, visibility, and the potential to forge long-term relationships with regional authorities like the Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Notice Title

Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design Stages 3 & 4

Notice Description

Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design stages 3 (Developed Design) & 4 (Technical Design)

Lot Information

Lochmaben to Lockerbie

This opportunity is for Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design Stages 3 & 4 to take forward the Concept Design for a new active travel route between the village of Leswalt and the town of Stranraer. This work will involve completion of the remaining Design Stages (Developed Design Stage 3 and Technical Design Stage 4). The design must adhere to the principles set out in Cycling by Design (2021).

Leswalt to Stranraer

Working in partnership with SWestrans the regional transport partnership, The Network Strategy and Road Safety Team are developing these projects using Transport Scotland's Tier 1 funding. Consultant to deliver the design stages 3-4, developed design, and technical design for the active travel route of Leswalt to Stranraer. Additional information: Should this contract proceed to tender, it is intended to procure through an Open Tender Procedure on PCS and PCS-Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,123 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA Ltd

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