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title: "ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589125"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST"
published: "2019-07-02"
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# ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1

Buyer: EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589125

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## Summary

The Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust is currently conducting a public procurement process for the design and construction of the Shale Trail Shared-use Path, a project set within the recreation and park management industry in West Lothian, UK. This active open procedure tender invites qualified suppliers to submit their proposals by the deadline of 31st July 2019. The tender encompasses the initial phase of a larger vision for a 16-mile shared-use footpath and requires the successful contractor to upgrade and construct approximately 850 metres of footpath across several locations.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for contractors in construction, landscaping, and environmental services, particularly those experienced in recreational infrastructure projects. Businesses that specialise in the design and construction of footpaths, as well as those skilled in heavy machinery operation, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engagement in this contract can enhance a company’s portfolio while supporting the development of sustainable and accessible outdoor facilities in the area.

## Notice

Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide the design and construction of sections of a 16 miles of shared-use footpath and associated works within West Lothian. This is the first phase of the shared-use footpath works within West Lothian.The Design and Construction and upgrading of approximately 850 meters of shared use footpath over four locations as part of the development of a 16-mile shared use footpath enabling the creation of a heritage trail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works included within this contract are of a similar nature for the 4 sites and involve a variety of design and construction of a lowland footpath network. - Design of New and existing path routes - Construction of new semi-bound footpaths - Construction of new unbound footpaths - Upgrading of existing unbound footpaths - Erection of new post and rail fencing - Removal of redundant infrastructure (paths, fencing, steps) - Repair and upgrade of footpath bridges. - Drainage works

Renewal: 4 weeks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359317 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## 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=JUL359317
- 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358845

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=1
  1st July 2019 - Shale Trail V1 Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=2
  1st July 2019 - Preliminaries_ Access Works Shale Trail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=3
  1st July 2019 - Bill Items Shale trail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=4
  1st July 2019 - Outline Specification Shale Trail 4A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=5
  1st July 2019 - Shale Trail Route with design and construction outlines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=6
  1st July 2019 - 1 West Calder to Mossend
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=7
  1st July 2019 - 2A Mossend to City Farm (Alt) (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=8
  1st July 2019 - 3 City Farm to AVHC (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL358845&idx=9
  1st July 2019 - 9A Niddry to Winchburgh Canal (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358845
  ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1 - Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide the design and construction of sections of a 16 miles of shared-use footpath and associated works within West Lothian. This is the first phase of the shared-use footpath works within West Lothian.The Design and Construction and upgrading of approximately 850 meters of shared use footpath over four locations as part of the development of a 16-mile shared use footpath enabling the creation of a heritage trail.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359317
  ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1 - Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide the design and construction of sections of a 16 miles of shared-use footpath and associated works within West Lothian. This is the first phase of the shared-use footpath works within West Lothian.The Design and Construction and upgrading of approximately 850 meters of shared use footpath over four locations as part of the development of a 16-mile shared use footpath enabling the creation of a heritage trail.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.elgt.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589125

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