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Professional Support for Sustainable Transport Projects

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract titled "Professional Support for Sustainable Transport Projects" in the transport industry category. This process, currently in the awarding stage, is aimed at providing technical advice and support for sustainable transport infrastructure projects, primarily concerning bus and active travel schemes across Scotland. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the contract signed on 28 January 2026. This initiative aligns with various recommendations from the Second Strategic Transport Projects Review and is part of broader efforts to enhance infrastructure delivery efficiency in the region.

For businesses specialising in transportation consultancy and technical support in infrastructure projects, this award offers substantial growth opportunities. The contract involves assessing project applications, providing technical guidance, and evaluating infrastructure projects for value and compliance. Large enterprises with expertise in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those with engineering and transport planning capabilities, stand well-suited to fulfil such requirements. The project budget of £2,000,000 signifies a robust investment in supporting Scotland's sustainable transport objectives, presenting a lucrative collaboration opportunity for professional growth and industry influence.

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Notice Title

Professional Support for Sustainable Transport Projects

Notice Description

To provide technical advice and support for Transport Scotland's sustainable transport (primarily bus and active travel) infrastructure funding, including the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) and Bus Infrastructure Fund (BIF). ATIF provides capital funding directly to Local Authorities (LAs), Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) and National Park Authorities working in partnership with Transport Scotland to deliver active travel infrastructure schemes across Scotland. BIF provides capital funding directly to Local Authorities and RTPs, working in partnership with Bus Operators, to deliver bus infrastructure schemes across Scotland. ATIF is part of a wider transformation in the delivery of active travel in Scotland which sees the introduction of a more direct relationship between Transport Scotland and those funded via ATIF. To provide technical advice and support for the delivery of sustainable transport projects at various stages of development. This includes offering guidance on business cases and Strategic Transport Appraisal Guidance studies, feasibility, design, ensuring compliance with standards, managing risks, reviewing projects for value for money, advising on materials and placemaking aspects, promoting active travel, supporting the achievement of sustainability goals and assessing projects for future funding. The Second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) identifies a number of sustainable transport intervention recommendations for active travel, bus and integration. As such, we are seeking to facilitate the delivery of place-based sustainable transport infrastructure on a holistic, rather than mode-specific, basis to more effectively and efficiently develop and deliver sustainable transport interventions and their outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide the services of suitably qualified and experienced staff and others to assist in the development and delivery of sustainable transport infrastructure; To assist in the management of the assessment of applications, including technical assessment, and prioritisation of grant funded sustainable transport projects. Assist with technical support to manage and evolve sustainable transport infrastructure fund(s), including the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund and Bus Infrastructure Fund, to efficiently and effectively deliver sustainable transport infrastructure in line with policy. Liaise with delivery partners to check the status of sustainable transport infrastructure plans and projects and to understand and scrutinise the level of business case development that has been undertaken, stakeholder support, design, delivery risks, relevant approvals etc. required to bring projects forward for delivery as required. To assist in providing technical input specific to the project or programme required for preparing Grant Offer Letters, enabling delivery partners to develop and deliver sustainable transport infrastructure. Assist in providing delivery partners with feedback on applications and share lessons learned with Transport Scotland from any engagement sessions held with relevant delivery partners. Assessment of projects, including the technical review of business cases, governance arrangements (including risk) and other technical evidence for sustainable transport infrastructure, and evaluation of delivery partners. Assist with the undertaking of capacity and capability assessment of delivery partners' ability to develop and deliver sustainable transport infrastructure and associated behaviour change programmes. Assist in the development of tools to measure and report the benefits/effectiveness of sustainable transport projects. Facilitate Scottish Government Gateway Review Team assessments as required and provide technical support at assurance gateways. Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of sustainable transport infrastructure projects. Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the operation of funds, recommending improvements including structure and distribution methodologies as required. To bring specialist active travel and bus, engineering and transport planning expertise to the above. Advise and assist in the migration and/or development of a robust GIS database for sustainable transport projects throughout their project lifecycles, alongside the management and maintenance of these. To assist in the reporting of sustainable transport infrastructure projects, including via Transport Scotland's internal and external Governance processes. Where required to assist in the inspection and review of sustainable transport infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823925
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552081
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