Award

Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design Stages 3 & 4

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded a contract for the design stages 3 and 4 of the Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route project. The contract, valued at £153,123.01, was awarded to SYSTRA Ltd on 7th July 2025. This project falls under the services category, specifically dealing with general public services, and is located between the village of Leswalt and the town of Stranraer. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with a focus on quality and price criteria at 60% and 40%, respectively. The contract award stage marks the completion of this procurement, continuing from prior planning and tender stages which commenced in March and April 2025, respectively.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in infrastructure design and consultancy, particularly those specialising in sustainable and active travel solutions. Large enterprises like SYSTRA Ltd, which can provide quality and economically competitive services, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on adherence to Cycling by Design principles also presents opportunities for companies with expertise in sustainable transport and urban planning. As the project underscores a commitment to enhancing regional transport frameworks, firms experienced in collaborating with regional and local authorities are well-positioned for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design Stages 3 & 4

Notice Description

Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design stages 3 (Developed Design) & 4 (Technical Design)

Lot Information

Lochmaben to Lockerbie

This opportunity is for Leswalt to Stranraer Active Travel Route - Design Stages 3 & 4 to take forward the Concept Design for a new active travel route between the village of Leswalt and the town of Stranraer. This work will involve completion of the remaining Design Stages (Developed Design Stage 3 and Technical Design Stage 4). The design must adhere to the principles set out in Cycling by Design (2021).

Leswalt to Stranraer

Working in partnership with SWestrans the regional transport partnership, The Network Strategy and Road Safety Team are developing these projects using Transport Scotland's Tier 1 funding. Consultant to deliver the design stages 3-4, developed design, and technical design for the active travel route of Leswalt to Stranraer.. Should this contract proceed to tender, it is intended to procure through an Open Tender Procedure on PCS and PCS-Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,123 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Mclachlan, Terri Trainor
Contact Email
procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk, terri.trainor@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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