---
title: "ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589030"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST"
published: "2019-07-02"
---

# ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1

Buyer: EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589030

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## Summary

The Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust is seeking proposals for the "Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1" project, aimed at creating an engaging off-road trail that highlights the local heritage of West Lothian. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 July 2019, and the bid opening scheduled for 8 August 2019. The process follows an open procurement method under the services category, and interested bidders can find full details through the buyer's official channels.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the fields of design, heritage interpretation, and outdoor recreation services. Companies that specialise in creating interactive and educational experiences or have experience in trail design and community engagement would be particularly advantageous competitors. The project aims to not only develop a physical trail but also to foster a deeper emotional connection to the area's shale heritage, thereby enhancing visitor experiences and supporting local tourism initiatives.

## Notice

Create an inspiring enjoyable off-road trail linking some of West Lothian's key shale villages, sites and features. To enable local people and visitors to engage and learn about every aspect of local oil shale heritage through emotional storytelling encouraging users to have an empathetic connection to the past. The interpretive experience will combine several elements ranging from simple audio-visual interactions to virtual representations creating a storyline that makes users feel the past heritage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Shale Trail Interpretation and Design will be required to meet the vision aims and objectives of the 16-mile multi use trail requiring the creation of the following elements. The design will be required to meet as a minimum Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359308 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH10 7DS |
| 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 | Colinton/Fairmilehead |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359308
- 26 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358828

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=1
  28th June 2019 - Shale Trail V12 Interpretation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=2
  28th June 2019 - Bill of items Interpretation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=3
  28th June 2019 - Interpretation Plan Shale Trail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=4
  28th June 2019 - 1 West Calder to Mossend
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=5
  28th June 2019 - 2a Mossend to City Farm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=6
  28th June 2019 - City Farm to AVHC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN358828&idx=7
  28th June 2019 - 9A Niddery to Wincburgh
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358828
  ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1 - Create an inspiring enjoyable off-road trail linking some of West Lothian's key shale villages, sites and features. To enable local people and visitors to engage and learn about every aspect of local oil shale heritage through emotional storytelling encouraging users to have an empathetic connection to the past. The interpretive experience will combine several elements ranging from simple audio-visual interactions to virtual representations creating a storyline that makes users feel the past heritage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359308
  ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1 - Create an inspiring enjoyable off-road trail linking some of West Lothian's key shale villages, sites and features. To enable local people and visitors to engage and learn about every aspect of local oil shale heritage through emotional storytelling encouraging users to have an empathetic connection to the past. The interpretive experience will combine several elements ranging from simple audio-visual interactions to virtual representations creating a storyline that makes users feel the past heritage

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.elgt.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589030

## Provenance

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