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Ballater and Deeside Bike Bus, family rides and cycle confidence activities for active travel

Cairngorms National Park Authority

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21 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing a Bike Bus service and cycling activities in the Ballater area is being managed by the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The initiative, titled "Ballater and Deeside Bike Bus, family rides and cycle confidence activities for active travel," falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on environmental protection and general public services. The location for this project is primarily within the Cairngorms National Park, encompassing regions UKM7 and UKM50. The process is currently at the Tender stage with an open procurement method, inviting interested parties to submit electronic tenders by 16th February 2026, 10:00 AM. The award period will commence on the same day at the same time, marking an important deadline for this active procurement opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in active travel and environmentally focused services. Organisations that specialise in providing cycling infrastructure, community engagement in cycling activities, and environmental education would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. It is part of the Cairngorms 2030 transport programme, offering potential expansion into the wider Deeside area subject to funding and contract extension, thus promising long-term business growth prospects. The open procedure allows an inclusive competitive environment, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate, bolstered by the possibility of renewal until October 2028 based on performance and funding availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballater and Deeside Bike Bus, family rides and cycle confidence activities for active travel

Notice Description

Delivery of a Bike Bus to and from Ballater Primary School alongside other activities to encourage more cycling for active travel in the Ballater area, including family rides.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Cairngorms 2030 transport programme, Cairngorms National Park Authority invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit a tender for the delivery of a Bike Bus to and from Ballater Primary School alongside other activities encourage more cycling for active travel in the Ballater area, including family rides. There is potential for delivery of activities in the wider Deeside area in future, subject to funding and contract extension.

Renewal: Initial contract period from March 2026 - end Oct 2026, with possibility of extension until end Oct 2028 subject to funding and performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821262
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547695
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
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
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Postcode Area
Perth
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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