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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Banff-Macduff Active Travel Bridge Design" was conducted by Aberdeenshire Council, based in Aberdeen, UK, focusing on general public services and environmental protection within the UKM50 region. The contracting process has moved through to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st January 2026. This specific procurement utilised a limited procurement method, resulting in a direct award to Arcadis and Moxon Architects through the Consultancy Scape framework for infrastructure projects overseen by Triskelion. The procurement, classified under CPV code 71245000, aimed to deliver comprehensive bridge design and civil engineering services without prior publication of a competition call.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in architectural services, civil engineering, and infrastructure design, especially those capable of collaborative multidisciplinary projects. While a direct award was made to large firm Arcadis, similar opportunities could arise for consultancies or contractors with strong framework agreements and expertise in similar competencies. The successful party, Arcadis, having a notable presence in the sector, illustratively underscores the importance of established frameworks and partnerships in securing such service-oriented procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Banff-Macduff Active Travel Bridge Design

Notice Description

Direct Award to Arcadis in partnership with Moxon Architects via the Consultancy Scape framework for Infrastructure with Triskelion. This method was used during the previous design stage for the bridge because the scope of design works requires bridge design, civil engineering flatwork / streetscape design and architectural services. Several consultancies need to work closely together to combine these focusses; the Triskelion framework allows collaboration with the Council to determine the scope of the agreement that combines these disciplines under the management of one consultant contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award to Arcadis in partnership with Moxon Architects via the Consultancy Scape framework for Infrastructure with Triskelion. This method was used during the previous design stage for the bridge because the scope of design works requires bridge design, civil engineering flatwork / streetscape design and architectural services. Several consultancies need to work closely together to combine these focusses; the Triskelion framework allows collaboration with the Council to determine the scope of the agreement that combines these disciplines under the management of one consultant contract. This procurement was led by the previous Structures Manager, Donald McPherson.. This was a direct award using a framework

Procurement Information

Direct Award to Arcadis in partnership with Moxon Architects via the Consultancy Scape framework for Infrastructure with Triskelion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835666
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558861
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20266 months 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558861
    Banff-Macduff Active Travel Bridge Design - Direct Award to Arcadis in partnership with Moxon Architects via the Consultancy Scape framework for Infrastructure with Triskelion. This method was used during the previous design stage for the bridge because the scope of design works requires bridge design, civil engineering flatwork / streetscape design and architectural services. Several consultancies need to work closely together to combine these focusses; the Triskelion framework allows collaboration with the Council to determine the scope of the agreement that combines these disciplines under the management of one consultant contract.

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