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Ravenscraig Active Travel Links (Motherwell) - Multidisciplinary Project Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Ravenscraig Active Travel Links (Motherwell) - Multidisciplinary Project Service has been overseen by North Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority headquartered in Motherwell, UK. This project, classified under General Public Services, focuses on providing technical, professional services for developing detailed proposals for an off-road active travel route. The tender was at the award stage, with the contract signed on 22nd April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £94,265, emphasises the need to address site-specific risks using the insights gained during the initial development stage. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication, due to the technical uniqueness of the requirements, aligning with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, urban planning, and design services, especially those with expertise in developing comprehensive travel and infrastructure solutions. With Ironside Farrar as the selected supplier due to their prior engagement and technical familiarity with the project, businesses looking to break into similar public service sectors could benefit from understanding methods and frameworks used in such specialised procurements. The award provides insights into complex procurement processes, fostering growth opportunities for companies skilled in handling technically challenging projects where competition is limited. The specific focus on developing mitigation schemes and detailed design proposals also spikes interest for enterprises adept in geotechnical and geoenvironmental analysis within the UK infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Ravenscraig Active Travel Links (Motherwell) - Multidisciplinary Project Service

Notice Description

Technical, professional services to develop detailed proposals for an off-road active travel route incorporating design solutions and related schemes of mitigation to address site specific risks and constraints arising from site conditions as identified during the initial project development stage and which will have an adverse and significant impact at the construction stage if not properly understood and appropriately considered in developing the detailed design.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Technical, professional services to develop detailed proposals for an off-road active travel route incorporating design solutions and related schemes of mitigation to address site specific risks and constraints arising from site conditions as identified during the initial project development stage and which will have an adverse and significant impact at the construction stage if not properly understood and appropriately considered in developing the detailed design.

Procurement Information

The award of contract by NTP is sought in compliance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 under clause 6.1b (ii) on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons. The identified company Ironside Farrar, from their recent experience and involvement in the initial project stage, have specific technical knowledge of the project site, the related design constraints and the associated design risks giving them a developed understanding of the following: -The site characteristics and geotechnical and geoenvironmental ground conditions for RATL Motherwell and adjacent land within the wider Ravenscraig site as needed to ensure the detailed design is practicable and feasible within the related constraints. -RATL Motherwell preferred route option concept design, including the design options discounted and the emerging design solutions to be developed at the detailed design stage. The council determined there was no reasonable expectation of the requirement to increase the length of the approved APB6 indicative active travel route to such an extent within the Ravenscraig site and therefore no expectation of the associated degree of ongoing technical input needed at the detailed design stage. This, together with the phased approach enforced by reliance on external funding and the time limited nature of such, removed the ability to include for continuity of technical service provider through the procurement process and subsequent award of contract for the initial, and now completed, optional appraisal and design development stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831120
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555201
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

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRONSIDE FARRAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555201
    Ravenscraig Active Travel Links (Motherwell) - Multidisciplinary Project Service - Technical, professional services to develop detailed proposals for an off-road active travel route incorporating design solutions and related schemes of mitigation to address site specific risks and constraints arising from site conditions as identified during the initial project development stage and which will have an adverse and significant impact at the construction stage if not properly understood and appropriately considered in developing the detailed design.

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