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ECO Stars Technical Management Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, a regional authority located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the contracting process for providing technical management support for the ECO Stars fleet recognition scheme. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental management, and aims to promote good environmental practices for vehicle fleet operators across various councils, including Aberdeen, Dundee, Falkirk, and others. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of competition, with the contract awarded to TRL Ltd, effective 4 March 2026. Interested parties can address any grievances related to the procurement via the Sheriff Court in Edinburgh, adhering to guidelines set forth in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities for environmental consultants experienced in fleet management and sustainable practices, particularly those familiar with the intellectual property held by TRL Ltd for the ECO Stars system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) possessing expertise in technical and environmental services can leverage this contract as a foundation to expand their operations within the public sector across various Scottish regions. Securing a foothold in this sector, driven by the initiatives of regional councils, can enhance the visibility and credibility of businesses focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

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Notice Title

ECO Stars Technical Management Support

Notice Description

ECO Stars is a fleet recognition scheme that provides recognition and advice on good environmental practice to operators of fleets

Lot Information

Lot 1

ECO Stars is a scheme that provides recognition and advice on good environmental practice to operators of fleets of vehicles that travel within that local authority's administrative area. The City of Edinburgh Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced Environmental Consultant to provide technical management services in relation to the ECO Stars Scheme. This will be available to Aberdeen City Council, Dundee City Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Falkirk Council, Fife Council, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council, South Lanarkshire Council and The City of Edinburgh Council.

Procurement Information

The Intellectual Property for the existing Eco Stars system is held by TRL Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

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