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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council, based in Elgin, awarded a contract on 8th July 2026 to Jacobs U.K. Limited for the development of an outline business case for Elgin Town Centre. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on highways and development consultancy services. The procurement process was direct, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender was part of the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy framework. The procurement process was in the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 7th February 2026, involving a financial value of £62,321 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and technical consultancy services, especially those that can provide comprehensive solutions for urban development projects. Businesses specialising in highways and development consultancy, possessing the expertise to contribute to the enhancement of town centres, would find such contracts beneficial for growth. The direct procurement method indicates that companies with established relationships and proven expertise may have a competitive advantage in securing similar contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of 18/1253 DA01 Elgin Town Centre Outline Business Case

Notice Description

Call off form Lot 2 of the Scotland Excel Engineering and Technical Consultancy framework 1025 as per attached documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,321 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20265 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

NHS TAYSIDE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

STIRLING COUNCIL

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G52 3AY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ATKINS REALIS

DALKIA OPERATIONS

EPIQ EUROPE

JACOBS

LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS

OBAN SCALLOP GEAR

STEPFORD GROUP

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