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Oban Sustainable Travel Masterplan Development Consultancy

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has concluded the award stage of their procurement process for the "Oban Sustainable Travel Masterplan Development Consultancy". Based in Lochgilphead, UK, the Council has focused on the development of a sustainable travel masterplan with an emphasis on active travel in Oban. The open procedure procurement, categorised under services in general public services, aimed to identify opportunities for enhancing the walking, cycling, and bus infrastructure in Oban to create a coherent active travel network. The award notice was published on 4th March 2026, with the contract signed on 20th February 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £68,713 GBP and involves Connected Transport Planning as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and infrastructure planning, especially those with a focus on sustainable travel solutions. Firms able to offer innovative approaches to active travel and public transport improvements stand to benefit. With Argyll and Bute Council as the buyer, businesses have the chance to establish lasting relationships within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio through local authority projects. This contract, adhering to open procedures, encourages SMEs to participate, allowing for potential sub-contracting opportunities, capped at 35% of the total contract value. This project is ideal for companies experienced in sustainable travel strategies and infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Oban Sustainable Travel Masterplan Development Consultancy

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to produce a sustainable travel masterplan for Oban with a strong emphasis on active travel. The masterplan must identify opportunities where walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure interventions for short everyday journeys could be implemented in Oban to create a safe and coherent active travel network in Oban. The masterplan also needs to identify opportunities where bus infrastructure improvements could be introduced.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to produce a sustainable travel masterplan for Oban with a strong emphasis on active travel. The masterplan must identify opportunities where walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure interventions for short everyday journeys could be implemented in Oban to create a safe and coherent active travel network in Oban. The masterplan also needs to identify opportunities where bus infrastructure improvements could be introduced.

Renewal: The period of the Contract will initially be from date of award until 30/03/2026. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 2026/27, to revise the end date to 30/03/2027. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 2027/28, to revise the end date to 30/03/2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818741
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550946
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,713 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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