Tender

Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Dec 2025 at 09:05

Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is actively seeking tenders for the "Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network" project, focusing on developed and technical design within the design consultancy services sector. Located in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, this tender involves combining active travel improvements between Rothesay Pavilion and Albert Pier, and the Rothesay Joint Campus to Ferry Terminal. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 4 February 2026, noon. The contract period is anticipated to run from 24 March 2026 to 30 March 2026, with possibilities for renewal through 2035 if additional funding is secured. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties are advised to submit their tenders electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and transport systems consultancy services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects aiming to enhance community connectivity. Firms with the capability to provide innovative and sustainable design solutions within the active travel sector will find this project particularly advantageous. The requirement for electronic submissions streamlines participation for businesses adept in digital communications. Furthermore, projects like this, with a focus on community benefits, can help businesses align with public sector objectives, fostering growth through enhanced public and private sector relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design

Notice Description

This project will combine the two connecting designs that has been produced for active travel improvements between Rothesay Pavilion and Albert Pier, and the Rothesay Joint Campus to Ferry Terminal into a single project and progress this through the developed and technical design stages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will combine the two connecting designs that have been produced for active travel improvements between Rothesay Pavilion and Albert Pier, and the Rothesay Joint Campus to Ferry Terminal into a single project and progress this through the developed and technical design stages.

Renewal: The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 26/27, to revise the end date to 30/03/27. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 27/28, to revise the end date to 30/03/28. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 28/29, to revise the end date to 30/03/29. The Contract may be extended for up to 6 additional years until 31/03/2035 at the option of the Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f72e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086204-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

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

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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