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Transport Consultant for Edinburgh BioQuarter

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for a Transport Consultant related to the Edinburgh BioQuarter project. This contract addresses the ongoing requirements for transport planning and active travel initiatives, aiming to sustain the BioQuarter's development. Mòr Transport Development Place has been selected as the supplier for this task. The contract covers services within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh. The process employed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the need for technical expertise and familiarity with the project. Key dates include the contract commencement on 10th February 2025, with a duration of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sustainable travel and complex project coordination. Given the breadth of tasks, including travel plan coordination, survey administration, and mobility hub refinement, SMEs with a robust understanding of integrated transport solutions and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited for similar future projects. The University of Edinburgh’s strategic initiative offers an excellent platform for businesses to contribute to a high-profile, impactful development while fostering potential long-term collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Consultant for Edinburgh BioQuarter

Notice Description

The University is appointing a supplier as Transport Consultant for the ongoing requirements relating to the Edinburgh BioQuarter project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of transport planning consultancy expertise to support the development of the Edinburgh BioQuarter site. This procurement process covers all upcoming requirements. This contract will follow a phased approach, oulined below: Phase 1: Travel Planning: Ongoing Travel Plan coordination including arrangements of events across the campus to support staff to travel sustainably. Design, administration and analysis of EBQ Travel Survey. Phase 2: Stage 3&4 Design: Internal Gaps. Phase 3: Stage 3&4 Design: External Gaps. Phase 4: Travel Planning: Full Travel Plan review and update following the 24/25 travel survey. Implementation of a car sharing scheme. Refinement of Mobility Hub requirements and costing. Ongoing Travel Plan Coordination. Phase 5: Travel Plan Coordination. The contract commencement date is 10th February 2025. It is anticipated that this contract will be in place for a period of 3 years, with no options to extend.

Procurement Information

It is essential that a suitable Transport Consultant is appointed as soon as possible for the Edinburgh BioQuarter project for a Travel Survey to be undertaken in early 2025 to gain data for future proposals. The complexity of the work across multiple elements of the Travel Planning that need to work together requires familiarity of the site and a high degree of technical knowledge of the project and the associated requirements and challenges. The appointed consultants have a detailed understanding of the site's transportation needs and challenges. As such, appointing them for the remainder of the transport planning and active travel gaps requirements maintains continuity of design, expertise and technical knowledge of the project. An alternative route would have a disproportionate technical and financial impact, and availability of funding is also dependent upon meeting timescales. This will enable the project to progress in line with the master programme and in accordance with the BioQuarter Project Partners' requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524213
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£392,056 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MÒR TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT PLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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