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Woodside Viaduct Permanent Intervention: ANPR Traffic

WSP UK LTD

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19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Woodside Viaduct Permanent Intervention: ANPR Traffic" is initiated by WSP UK Ltd, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland. This project seeks professional services in the form of a traffic survey involving Automatic Traffic Counts and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) around Glasgow's motorway network, specifically targeting the Woodside Viaduct on the M8. It falls under the industry categories of Consultant and Professional Services, with a focus on supporting infrastructure in UKM82. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 10th April 2026 and the award announcement starting 13th April 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 20th April 2026 to 1st December 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in traffic analysis and transport consultancy, particularly those with expertise in ANPR technology and motorway network surveys. Companies adept at providing sophisticated traffic management solutions and possessing robust capabilities in electronic submission and invoicing are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method invites businesses capable of meeting the specified professional service criteria detailed in the procurement documents, with a focus on offering strategic insights into vehicle routing and traffic behaviour around Glasgow. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to support public infrastructure projects, fostering potential expansion into government contracts and enhancing their market presence within the UK transport sector.

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Notice Title

Woodside Viaduct Permanent Intervention: ANPR Traffic

Notice Description

WSP (the Consultant), on behalf of Transport Scotland, requires a traffic survey of the motorway network around Glasgow. The survey requirement includes Automatic Traffic Counts and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

WSP (the Consultant), on behalf of Transport Scotland, requires a traffic survey of the motorway network around Glasgow. The survey requirement includes Automatic Traffic Counts and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). The aim is to form two cordons around Glasgow to understand the routes taken by vehicles travelling to and through the city on the motorway network. The outer cordon is intended to understand the strategic routes taken by vehicles while the inner cordon is intended to understand the proportions of vehicles leaving or joining the motorway between Junctions 15 and 19 inclusive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

71356300 - Technical support services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WSP UK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 3BX
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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