Planning

Proposed Construction Programme and phasing plan for the Argyle Street East Avenue

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is overseeing the public procurement process for a significant urban development initiative titled "Proposed Construction Programme and Phasing Plan for the Argyle Street East Avenue." This project is in the planning stage and is part of the city's broader Avenues Programme, aiming for high-quality public realm improvements, including road and pedestrian pathway reconstructions. The work is situated in Glasgow, specifically in the UKM82 region, encompassing Argyle Street, Trongate, and High Street. This procurement has a main category of "works" and is looking for a qualified contractor, with potential future notices expected by the 25th of August 2025. The legal basis for this tender is guided by the CELEX directive 32014L0024, and the process indicates coverage under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in urban infrastructure projects and public realm works. Companies offering expertise in street restoration, creation of cycleways, level crossing points, and incorporating blue/green infrastructure would find this procurement advantageous. The project aligns with both local government and business objectives to enhance the urban environment, thus encouraging engagement from firms focused on sustainable development and urban enhancements. Given the scope and location, businesses familiar with navigating city-centre logistics will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Construction Programme and phasing plan for the Argyle Street East Avenue

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out public realm improvement works in the Argyle Street East area of the city. These works include reconstruction of footways and carriageways to high quality public realm. The works form part of the wider Avenues Programme taking place within the City Centre

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Argyle Street East Avenue runs from Union Street, along Trongate to High Street. It includes some limited road rationalisation works around Moir Street. The works proposed include the reconstruction of footways and carriageways to high quality public realm including the creation of new cycleways, level crossing points and blue/green infrastructure. The condition along this section of Argyle Street is characterised by street access retail units, along with hospitality venues and other offices/businesses. There are some residential and cultural venues along Trongate, with new developments focused around this section. A Network Rail tunnel runs the length of the street, and Argyle Street is a busy route for public transport particularly local buses and taxis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534834
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
kim mackenzie
Contact Email
kim.mackenzie@ced.glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412872000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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