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Design and Delivery of the Clydesdale Way Project - Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework - Lot 9

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Design and Delivery of the Clydesdale Way Project" as part of the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework, Lot 9. The initiative, under the main procurement category of services, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a restricted procedure. This project aims to create a comprehensive network of walking and cycling routes within South Lanarkshire and extend these connections to the neighbouring regions of Scottish Borders, Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase as of April 2025, with the contract signed on 17th March 2025. The awarded amount for this venture is £702,762.00. The buying authority, South Lanarkshire Council, is based in Hamilton, UK, and the key contact is Rachael Lyon.

This project presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms offering engineering consultancy and project management services. Companies like Turner and Townsend, a large-scale organisation, were suited for this tender due to their capability to deliver comprehensive professional services from RIBA stages 3 to 6. The Clydesdale Way Project supports community and tourism development, thus opening doors for businesses specialising in infrastructure, tourism, and local service enhancements. With a focus on environmental protection and outdoor recreation, businesses contributing to sustainable economic growth and community benefits will find this type of contract beneficial. The inclusion of community benefits in the requirement also offers companies a chance to positively impact the local communities, enhancing their corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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Notice Title

Design and Delivery of the Clydesdale Way Project - Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework - Lot 9

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Councils Community and Enterprise Resources, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services had a requirement to appoint a suitable specialist project manager led, multidisciplinary team to design the Clydesdale Way project. The Clydesdale Way ("the Project") will connect existing walking and cycling routes along the Clyde, Tweed and Annan Rivers within South Lanarkshire to form a network of circular routes and associated infrastructure, and will extend for over 200 kilometers, connecting walking and cycle links with neighbouring local authorities in the Scottish Borders, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, creating a complete network of local, regional, and national routes and linking to the existing long-distance pathways. The aim is to connect the Clyde Walkway to the Southern Upland Way, the River Ayr Way and the John Buchan Way, utilising the existing local path network and regional cycle routes and creating a network of circular routes. The Project will create path networks to transform access and connectivity within and between the communities of Leadhills, Abington, Douglas, Biggar, Broughton and New Lanark, and significantly add to the Council's path network and visitor infrastructure. The Project will provide new path/cycleway connections creating opportunities for outdoor recreation to support place, tourism and local community needs. The Project will bring economic benefits to each of the above communities and those smaller communities along the path route. This Project forms part of the 'Three Rivers Active Tourism Project' to be delivered by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Borders and the Council for which Dumfries and Galloway Council, as the lead partner, has secured UK Government Levelling Up Grant Funding ("LUF Funding"). The appointed consultant will manage and deliver all Professional Services of the Project from RIBA Stages 3 to 6

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Procurement Service identified a suitable and accessible Scotland Excel Framework Engineering and Technical Consultancy (0820). The Framework Period was from the 18 March 2021 till the 17 March 2025. Scotland Excel developed the Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework for when their members need external consultants to undertake civil engineering or associated consultancy services relating mainly to construction infrastructure projects. It has a range of consultants available, is structured into 'lots' relating to specific specialisms and is designed to allow the Council to easily and quickly select a suitable consultant to carry out consultancy work based on the following lots:- 1. Roads and Structures 2. Transportation and Traffic 3. Environmental Engineering 4. Land Surveying 5. Drainage and Flooding 6. Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical 7. Coastal and Maritime 8. Master Planning 9. Project and Commercial Management Based on the above benefits and based on the all-encompassing scope of the project the decision was made by the Council to run a mini competition from Lot 9 - Project and Commercial Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794319
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528988
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£702,762 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Lyon
Contact Email
rachael.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER AND TOWNSEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528988
    Design and Delivery of the Clydesdale Way Project - Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework - Lot 9 - South Lanarkshire Councils Community and Enterprise Resources, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services had a requirement to appoint a suitable specialist project manager led, multidisciplinary team to design the Clydesdale Way project. The Clydesdale Way ("the Project") will connect existing walking and cycling routes along the Clyde, Tweed and Annan Rivers within South Lanarkshire to form a network of circular routes and associated infrastructure, and will extend for over 200 kilometers, connecting walking and cycle links with neighbouring local authorities in the Scottish Borders, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, creating a complete network of local, regional, and national routes and linking to the existing long-distance pathways. The aim is to connect the Clyde Walkway to the Southern Upland Way, the River Ayr Way and the John Buchan Way, utilising the existing local path network and regional cycle routes and creating a network of circular routes. The Project will create path networks to transform access and connectivity within and between the communities of Leadhills, Abington, Douglas, Biggar, Broughton and New Lanark, and significantly add to the Council's path network and visitor infrastructure. The Project will provide new path/cycleway connections creating opportunities for outdoor recreation to support place, tourism and local community needs. The Project will bring economic benefits to each of the above communities and those smaller communities along the path route. This Project forms part of the 'Three Rivers Active Tourism Project' to be delivered by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Borders and the Council for which Dumfries and Galloway Council, as the lead partner, has secured UK Government Levelling Up Grant Funding ("LUF Funding"). The appointed consultant will manage and deliver all Professional Services of the Project from RIBA Stages 3 to 6

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