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

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 15:05

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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

NHS TAYSIDE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ARJO

ATKINS REALIS

DALKIA OPERATIONS

LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS

OBAN SCALLOP GEAR

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

VALUTA

VENESKY BROWN

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