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Award of Borders Transport Corridor: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle - SOBC - Work Package 2 - G...

Scottish Borders Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:15

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of Borders Transport Corridor: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle – SOBC – Work Package 2." The contract involves developing a Growth Prospectus to support the expansion of the Borders Railway project, aligning with the council's strategic plans for economic growth in the region. Awarded on 16th June 2026, the contract is valued at £98,120 and has been awarded to WSP, a supplier based in Edinburgh. The procurement category is services, specifically focusing on financial consultancy and technical analysis services, highlighting its relevance to organisations operating within these domains.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy within financial and technical sectors. Firms with expertise in developing strategic outlines for infrastructure projects are particularly well-suited for collaboration, as the project aims to drive economic development in the Scottish Borders. With Scottish Borders Council as the buying authority, businesses partnering in this initiative can gain valuable visibility and experience in infrastructural consultancy roles, enhancing their portfolios and establishing long-term relationships within public procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Borders Transport Corridor: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle - SOBC - Work Package 2 - G...

Notice Description

As a part of this work, we are seeking for a qualified Consultant to develop a Growth Prospectus along the Borders Transport Corridor inclusive of Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle, to support the completion of the Strategic Outline Business Case ("SOBC") for the Borders Railway: Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle ("the Project") for Scottish Borders Council ("SBC"). The Growth Prospectus involves the setting of ambitions for SBC and outlining the benefits of the extended transport provisions, including understanding the key drivers for sustainable economic growth and development within the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558053
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Lanarkshire

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
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
14
Supplier Names

Atkins Limited

BT PLC

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

G Grigg and Sons Ltd

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd.

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

RAW Leadership Consulting

Stripe Communications

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

Wittets Ltd

Further Information

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