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North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is overseeing a procurement process for the project titled "North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design." This initiative falls under the industry category of general public services and aims to establish an active travel route on the Isle of Islay. The route will connect Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to Keils, Ballygrant, and Islay House Square car park, covering approximately 12.5 km. The procurement method used is an open procedure, reflecting transparency and inclusivity. Important dates include the contract signing on 19th February 2026, with the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 30th March 2026, which may extend up to 2030 depending on funding availability.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport planning and feasibility studies. With Connected Transport Planning already secured as the supplier, there remains room for subcontracting, which might interest small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering services integral to the project's success. Given that the project requires in-depth community engagement and detailed feasibility analysis, organisations experienced in these areas and able to collaborate effectively would find this venture strategic for growth. The initiative includes community benefits, thus aligning with firms that value social responsibility in procurement. Electronic submission and invoicing are supported, encouraging efficient participation in the tendering process.

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Notice Title

North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design

Notice Description

This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km).

Renewal: The contract period will initially be from award date to 30/03/26. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 26/27, to revise the end date to 30/03/27. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 27/28, to revise the end date to 30/03/28. The Contract may be extended for up to 2 additional years until 31/03/30 at the option of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550678
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,106 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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