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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Borders Transport Corridor project, specifically the Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle section, has been awarded by the Scottish Borders Council. The procurement falls under the services category and seeks technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract relates to the completion of the Strategic Outline Business Case for the Borders Railway, a significant infrastructure project in the region. This contract, valued at £438,400, was awarded to WSP, headquartered in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is in the award phase as of 7th July 2026. The Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, acted as the buying organisation in this tender process.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis, particularly those focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in transport planning, engineering consultancy, or those offering comprehensive feasibility studies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such public sector projects can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and credibility, especially for firms looking to expand their influence in the UK infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Borders Transport Corridor: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle - SOBC - Work Package 1

Notice Description

Award of Contract for a Consultant to carry out the technical and appraisal work required to support the completion of the Strategic Outline Business Case ("SOBC") for the Borders Railway: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle Project ("the Project") for Scottish Borders Council ("SBC").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827031
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559562
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£438,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS TAYSIDE

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

STIRLING COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ALPHA FENCING

ATKINS REALIS

BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS

BROWNRIGGS

EPIQ EUROPE

JACOBS

LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS

NORTH OFFSHORE

OBAN SCALLOP GEAR

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

STEPFORD GROUP

WSP

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