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title: "Feasibility Study of Existing A701 Corridor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567859"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SESTRAN"
published: "2019-07-18"
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# Feasibility Study of Existing A701 Corridor

Buyer: SESTRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567859

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## Summary

SEStran is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Feasibility Study of Existing A701 Corridor," which focuses on assessing the existing A701 road corridor between Straiton Junction and Gowkley Moss Roundabout, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender, classified under the services industry, aims to explore options for foot and bike travel along the route, as well as public transport connections. The procurement method utilised for this project is an open procedure, with an awarded contract value of £34,467.50 signed on 30th January 2019, and the study is aligned with ongoing developments related to the Midlothian Local Development Plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the transport and feasibility study sectors. Companies specialising in transportation infrastructure, urban planning, and environmental studies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The investigation into the A701 corridor will also aid various stakeholders in understanding pedestrian and cycling options, thereby opening avenues for businesses involved in active travel solutions and public transport connectivity projects.

## Notice

SEStran wish to investigate a holistic feasibility study of the existing A701 road corridor between Straiton Junction and Gowkley Moss Roundabout. This study will investigate the options available along the route for journeys by foot and bike, and also connections to public transport.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SEStran wish to investigate a holistic feasibility study of the existing A701 road corridor between Straiton Junction and Gowkley Moss Roundabout. This study will investigate the options available along the route for journeys by foot and bike, and also connections to public transport. The route is approximately 4km with a mix of residential, commercial and leisure land use. This study will complement ongoing work associated with the Midlothian LDP, in the construction of a relief road that also forms part of the Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360742 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,200 |
| Lots value | £35,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,467 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SESTRAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360742
- 17 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340077

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=5
  14th January 2019 - Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=6
  14th January 2019 - Updated Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=1
  18th December 2018 - Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=2
  17th December 2018 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=3
  17th December 2018 - Study Area - Midlothian Green Network
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC340077&idx=4
  17th December 2018 - Midlothian Draft Active Travel Network
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340077
  Feasibility Study of Existing A701 Corridor - SEStran wish to investigate a holistic feasibility study of the existing A701 road corridor between Straiton Junction and Gowkley Moss Roundabout. This study will investigate the options available along the route for journeys by foot and bike, and also connections to public transport.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360742
  Feasibility Study of Existing A701 Corridor - SEStran wish to investigate a holistic feasibility study of the existing A701 road corridor between Straiton Junction and Gowkley Moss Roundabout. This study will investigate the options available along the route for journeys by foot and bike, and also connections to public transport.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sestran.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567859

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