Award

Combined invitation to tender

TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, titled "Combined invitation to tender," was spearheaded by the Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN). This tender, within the services industry category, focuses on project management for a sustainable transport priority infrastructure project located in Perth. The procurement followed an open procedure methodology. Key dates included the initial tender period ending on 12th September 2025, the contract signed on 19th September 2025, with the award completed by 9th October 2025. The procurement reached the award stage, resulting in an active contract valued at £24,991 with WSP as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in transport project management, particularly those capable of supporting sustainable infrastructure initiatives. Ideal contenders for similar future projects might include medium to large enterprises with a proven track record in managing complex transport projects and an ability to deliver comprehensive project management services. The open procedure approach means opportunities are accessible to a broad range of businesses capable of meeting the specified criteria and demonstrating suitable qualifications. Participation in such tenders can foster business growth through the establishment of partnerships with regional authorities and involvement in pivotal transport infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Combined invitation to tender

Notice Description

Provision for project management for sustainable transport priority infrastructure project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support services of a Project Manager to the Tayside Bus Alliance

Renewal: Subject to external funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541039
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,991 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 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
TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)
Contact Name
James Cooper
Contact Email
jamescooper@tactran.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07311651698

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5EN
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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