Planning

Creation and Supply of New Updated Cycling and Walking Maps

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a tender for the creation and supply of new updated cycling and walking maps, focusing on cycle routes and facilities. This procurement process is classified under general public services and pertains to the services industry. The planned project includes segregated cycle lanes, off-road cycle networks, and on-road quiet routes within Edinburgh (region UKM75), with a particular emphasis on active travel facilities. The procurement value is estimated at £35,000, and the deadline for providing feedback on the draft specification is 18th July 2025. Interested parties are advised to mark their calendars for a future notice date scheduled for 8th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cartography, map-making, or similar services, especially those with experience in developing clear and comprehensive transportation maps. By engaging in this project, companies can enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach within public sector contracts. Additionally, the ownership of the mapping data by the Council allows for long-term collaboration and potential future updates to be handled by in-house staff following a standard specification, making it attractive for firms wishing to establish ongoing relationships with municipal clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creation and Supply of New Updated Cycling and Walking Maps

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a new active travel map, primarily concentrating on cycle routes and facilities across the city. The supplier will work with the Council to develop a map that is both clear and easy to use. The result of the contract will be a city-wide map of active travel facilities such as segregated cycle lanes, off road cycle networks and on road quiet routes. The mapping data that is created by the successful supplier will be owned solely by the Council. This is so that when new routes and facilities are built, the maps can be easily updated by the internal personnel using a standard specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a new and updated active travel map, primarily concentrating on cycle routes and facilities across the city. The successful supplier will provide mapping data and will be a qualified cartographer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534223
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Boutiche
Contact Email
hannah.boutiche@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534223&idx=1
    8th July 2025 - This is a Draft Specification uploaded to gather supplier feedback and refine requirements
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534223
    Creation and Supply of New Updated Cycling and Walking Maps - The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a new active travel map, primarily concentrating on cycle routes and facilities across the city. The supplier will work with the Council to develop a map that is both clear and easy to use. The result of the contract will be a city-wide map of active travel facilities such as segregated cycle lanes, off road cycle networks and on road quiet routes. The mapping data that is created by the successful supplier will be owned solely by the Council. This is so that when new routes and facilities are built, the maps can be easily updated by the internal personnel using a standard specification.

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