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Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council focuses on the Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2), with the objective to advance the concept design for connecting Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park into a comprehensive and executable technical design. Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, is the responsible buying organisation. The procurement falls under the category of general public services within the UKM81 region. The project has progressed to the award stage, having completed the tender phase with the official signing of the contract on 25 February 2026. The open procurement procedure invited electronic submissions until 21 January 2026, fostering a fair and competitive opportunity for all potential suppliers.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses in the transport planning industry, particularly those offering services to enhance active travel infrastructure. Connected Transport Planning, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, emphasising the Council's openness to SMEs as valuable partners in public service projects. With an award value of £136,912, the contract provides financial incentives and the possibility of subcontracting up to 35% of the work, encouraging additional collaborations. Businesses that specialise in technical and developed design solutions, along with community benefits innovation, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities with Argyll and Bute Council, fostering regional growth and network expansion.

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Notice Title

Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design

Notice Description

This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design.

Renewal: 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 5 additional years until 31/03/33 at the option of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550945
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

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


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 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
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

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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