Award of CT1819 - Landscape Architect for Portobello Promenade Project utilising CEC Professional...

The City of Edinburgh Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of CT1819 - Landscape Architect for Portobello Promenade Project," to Atkins Realis UK Limited. This project, falling under the services category, specifically focuses on urban planning and landscape architectural services in Edinburgh. Key dates include the tender period from 7th June 2026 to 4th June 2029, with the contract having been signed on 6th November 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage following a mini-competition within the council’s Professional Services Framework Agreement, Lot 6. The scope entails leading the landscape design from feasibility to construction, providing a comprehensive approach to refurbishing the Portobello Promenade area.

This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in landscape architecture, urban planning, and related consultancy services. With a contract value of £142,963 GBP, it offers substantial work for firms capable of leading complex public realm projects. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale public infrastructure undertakings, including stakeholder engagement and coordinating with subcontractors, are well-suited to deliver on such projects. The need for a thorough understanding of urban planning, design estimation, and landscape architecture provides an opportunity for specialised service providers to enhance their portfolios and establish significant working relationships with government bodies like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Award of CT1819 - Landscape Architect for Portobello Promenade Project utilising CEC Professional...

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council are seeking to appoint a Landscape Architect to support the Portobello Promenade Public Realm and Public Toilets project.The Landscape Architect shall act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer for the overall project. The scope of the appointment will include leading the landscape and public realm design from Feasibility (RIBA Stage 0) through to Construction and Handover (RIBA Stage 6), co-ordinating interfaces with sub-contractors and supporting stakeholder and community engagement activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559845
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Glasgow Clyde College

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Tayside

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Valuta

Dalkia Operations Ltd

Oban Scallop Gear Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

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