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Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Borders Council for the "Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders" has reached the award stage. The contract involves evaluating trial speed limits implemented in the region, including analysing speed and collision data. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is specifically tagged under services (CPV codes: 71620000, 73110000, 72300000). The contract, valued at £57,201, was signed on 23rd September 2025, and it was awarded to Edinburgh Napier University, highlighting a focused and tailored procurement approach. The procurement method was limited, due to the technical capability requirement that Edinburgh Napier University uniquely meets, as it is the sole Scottish university with a transportation research division.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in research and data analysis given the requirement for technical expertise in evaluating traffic data. The focus on transportation research suggests that institutions with a strong background in this field could benefit from forming strategic partnerships for future tenders. Though this specific procurement had limited competition, it highlights the potential for institutions and businesses with unique capabilities to engage with public authorities for specialised contract opportunities, thereby facilitating business growth in the research and consultancy sectors. Businesses that offer niche expertise or have capabilities to support public service evaluations and infrastructure analysis can particularly thrive in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders

Notice Description

Evaluation of the 50mph trial speed limits implemented in the Scottish Borders, including analysis of speed and collision data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of the 50mph trial speed limits implemented in the Scottish Borders. This includes an analysis of speed and collision data.

Procurement Information

Edinburgh Napier is the only Scottish University with a transport research division.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

72300000 - Data services

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,201 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
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
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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