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Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process titled "Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond – Technical Advisor Support." This contract is in the industry category of general public services, with procurement focused on technical advisory services concerning the expansion of Edinburgh’s tram network. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the key contract was awarded on 9th January 2025, with a total value of £606,000. The project covers consultancy services for public consultation, strategic policy development, and initial design work, and targets the UK region UKM75 (Edinburgh).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, urban planning, and public infrastructure projects. Companies experienced in providing strategic policy advice and design development can significantly benefit by contributing to major public transport infrastructure developments, such as this tram network expansion. Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale technical consultancy firm, was awarded the contract, highlighting the necessity for firms with robust expertise and capability in large public projects to compete effectively in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support the initial public consultation and the strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. the appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support initial public consultation and strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. The appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£606,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nick McIntosh
Contact Email
nick.mcintosh@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525054
    Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support - The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support the initial public consultation and the strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. the appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

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