Planning

Dumfries and Galloway Council Core Paths Plan Review

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries & Galloway Council is planning a procurement process for the "Dumfries and Galloway Council Core Paths Plan Review". This project lies in the industry category of general public services and aims to enhance the region's 1,900km core paths network, which benefits both residents and visitors. The review process will be carried out in the Dumfries & Galloway area (Region: UKM92). As of now, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 7th October 2024. Key deliverables include improving connectivity, identifying missing links, and ensuring the paths meet standards suitable for users such as walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, and canoeists, among other goals. This procurement will follow an open tender method and is set to adhere to GPA guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in infrastructure consulting, environmental management, and public path development. Consultants with expertise in path planning, mapping, and public consultation would find this project highly relevant to their skills. Additionally, contractors with experience in path construction and improvement will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolio, form strategic local partnerships, and contribute to enhancing public amenities in Dumfries & Galloway, meeting statutory requirements under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

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Notice Title

Dumfries and Galloway Council Core Paths Plan Review

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway's 1,900km network of core paths benefits both local people and visitors by providing a framework of routes for recreation and for travel. Core paths also help to manage access in environmentally sensitive areas and assist land management. The core path network includes natural and constructed paths and caters for many users including walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, and canoeists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require suitably qualified consultants to assist and undertake an initial review of the core path plan with the following aims to; 1. Improve connectivity of the current plan by utilising existing routes. 2. Identify missing strategic links within the network 3. Check that existing routes remain at an acceptable minimum standard for public use. 4. Review mapping of existing plan to identify change of line of routes or identify where upgraded/new routes have been constructed or used differently by the public. 5.Public consultation. The Countryside and Access Service continue to deliver a programme of improvements as agreed by committee to improve all core paths by bringing them up to a reasonable standard; removing path obstructions, improving path infrastructure, and erecting signage on all core paths routes, to meet the requirements set out in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777741
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514036
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71313000 - Environmental engineering 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
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kieran McClorey
Contact Email
kieran.mcclorey@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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