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West Pans to Prestonpans Technical Design Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council, identified as a regional or local authority, has recently completed the procurement process for the "West Pans to Prestonpans Technical Design Services" under the award stage, with AECOM as the supplier. The council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, was seeking a contractor for providing technical design services, including road safety audits and Equalities Impact Assessments. This procurement, categorised under general public services, operates within the services industry and took place in East Lothian, as indicated by the delivery location UKM73. The contract, valued at £95,093.09 GBP, was signed on 18th March 2026 and followed a limited procurement method through a framework without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in technical design services related to public infrastructure projects. Particularly, consultancies with expertise in road safety audits and impact assessments could find this framework-driven contract beneficial for strategic growth. Organisations capable of delivering comprehensive design and safety solutions can leverage this success to build a robust portfolio in public service sectors, especially within the local government framework. Although AECOM, a large-scale enterprise, was the successful bidder, the framework structure may allow opportunities for further engagements with East Lothian Council for firms adept at operating within structured, pre-defined procurement environments.

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Notice Title

West Pans to Prestonpans Technical Design Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Council are seeking a contractor to undertake the technical design and associated activities including road safety audits and Equalities Impact Assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council are seeking a contractor to undertake the technical design and associated activities including road safety audits and Equalities Impact Assessments.

Procurement Information

Award against framework: NEPRO Professional Services Framework Direct Award on NEPRO (3) Professional Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828334
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,093 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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