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Groundworks for bike share system infrastructure

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has completed the procurement process for the "Groundworks for bike share system infrastructure" project located in Elgin, UK. The project involved the installation of concrete pads with power ducting to facilitate electricity connections from nearby supplies. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 30th July 2025, with an active contract status. Strath Civil Engineering Ltd., a small and medium enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract valued at £51,399.82. Key dates for this procurement included a tender period that ended on 6th June 2025, with the contract being signed on 30th July 2025. The project is classified under the construction category with a focus on groundworks, and the procurement was managed electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and infrastructure development, particularly those specialising in utility installations and groundwork preparations. SMEs, like Strath Civil Engineering Ltd., are encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes, as HITRANS and similar organisations often employ open procedures that provide a fair competitive environment. With the increasing focus on sustainable transport solutions, businesses with expertise in supporting infrastructure, such as bike share systems or electric utilities, are well-suited to compete and potentially secure similar contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in a burgeoning industry.

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Notice Title

Groundworks for bike share system infrastructure

Notice Description

HITRANS wish to commision the installation of concrete pads with power ducting for the connection of electricity from nearby supplies. The works will be in Elgin.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798458
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535870
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@hitrans.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463719002

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1JJ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATH CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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