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07 Aug 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, a regional or local agency based in Glasgow, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) seeking a supplier to oversee the Grangemouth Strategic Spatial Framework study. This tender, classified under urban planning services, aims to facilitate infrastructure-led and investment-focused decision-making in Grangemouth, Scotland, rather than creating a fixed masterplan. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, incorporates an open procedure, and all submissions must be electronically provided by 8th September 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence around 26th October 2026 and will span six months, with an estimated value ranging from £146,000 to £208,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning, consultancy, and digital mapping services. With a focus on developing practical infrastructure and investment frameworks, businesses with expertise in technical planning and infrastructure consultancy are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity. The contract requires a comprehensive understanding of economic and technical selection criteria, as indicated in the SPD Scotland online module, offering a growth avenue for firms capable of delivering innovative planning solutions in the public sector. By participating, companies can build long-term relationships with Scottish Enterprise and contribute to significant regional development initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P27-0023: Grangemouth - Strategic Spatial Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver the Grangemouth Strategic Spatial Framework study to Scottish Enterprise. The work is intended to provide a practical, infrastructure-led and investment-focused tool to support decision-making around land, infrastructure, sequencing and investment readiness, rather than producing a fixed masterplan or statutory zoning document. It is anticipated that the contract will start on c. 26 October 2026 for a period of 6 months. The estimated total value associated with this contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP146,000 and GBP208,000 excluding VAT. Full details of the specification can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver the Grangemouth Strategic Spatial Framework study to Scottish Enterprise. The work is intended to provide a practical, infrastructure-led and investment-focused tool to support decision-making around land, infrastructure, sequencing and investment readiness, rather than producing a fixed masterplan or statutory zoning document. It is anticipated that the contract will start on c. 26 October 2026 for a period of 6 months. The estimated total value associated with this contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP146,000 and GBP208,000 excluding VAT. Full details of the specification can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71354100 - Digital mapping services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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