Tender

Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan

TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN), located in Perth, seeks to update its Bus Development Plan, offering an open tender process under the services category. The opportunity involves consulting services to enhance sustainable transport solutions and the tender is currently active in the 'Tender' stage. Submissions can be made in English, via PCS Postbox or email, and are due by 19th September 2025 at 12:00 noon. The project, valued at £35,000, is set to conclude by 31st March 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for 19th September 2025. Bidders should consider the requirements for electronic submission, contract performance, and staff qualifications.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transport services and sustainable development. Suitable candidates are those with expertise in strategic planning and implementation within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in collaborating with regional or local authorities. The project requires the ability to meet strict delivery timetables and address potential staff absences, presenting a chance for firms to demonstrate their expertise and capability in delivering high-quality transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan

Notice Description

Project to update and further develop the Tactran Bus development plan

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tactran and the Tayside Bus Alliance are seeking the services of a consultant to update and further develop the Tactran bus development plan. The project will update the existing work of Tactran to support the work of the RTP and the bus alliance in supporting and enhancing bus and sustainable transport services in the Tactran region. It is anticipated that delivery and reporting would be concluded by 31st March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808732
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538219
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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