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title: "ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591166"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST"
published: "2019-08-15"
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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-r6ebe6-0000591166

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## Summary

The Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust is seeking contractors for the "ELGT – Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1," focused on the design and construction of approximately 850 metres of shared-use footpath in West Lothian, UK. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having completed the necessary bid openings, with a successful contract awarded to Mclaren Plant Ltd. The contract was signed on 15 August 2019, and the project encompasses significant construction and upgrading works, aligned with environment and recreational development. The original tender period concluded on 5 August 2019, following an open procurement method.

This project presents valuable opportunities for businesses in construction, landscaping, and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, path construction, and environmental management. Smaller enterprises and those with a focus on sustainable practices and ecological considerations may find this tender particularly fitting, given the emphasis on upgrading existing infrastructure and enhancing recreational spaces, which align with current trends in the green economy. Interested businesses should be prepared to deliver high-quality results while adhering to regulatory requirements set for construction projects.

## Notice

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. - 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) - Drainage works - The Project is notifiable under the current CDM regulations. Construction Phase Plan (CPP), including RAMS will be produced by the Principle Contractor and signed off by the Contract Project Manager prior to work starting on site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363479 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCLAREN PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363479
- 15 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360617

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=3
  17th July 2019 - Shale Trail Route with design and construction outlines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=4
  17th July 2019 - Preliminaries_ Access Works Shale Trail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=5
  17th July 2019 - 1 West Calder to Mossend
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=6
  17th July 2019 - 3 City Farm to AVHC (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=7
  17th July 2019 - 9A Niddry to Winchburgh Canal (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=8
  17th July 2019 - 2A Mossend to City Farm (Alt) (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=1
  17th July 2019 - Shale Trail V1 Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360617&idx=2
  17th July 2019 - Shale Trail Bill of Items 3A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360617
  ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1 - 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. - 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) - Drainage works - The Project is notifiable under the current CDM regulations. Construction Phase Plan (CPP), including RAMS will be produced by the Principle Contractor and signed off by the Contract Project Manager prior to work starting on site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363479
  ELGT - Shale Trail Design and Construction of Shared-use Path Construction Phase 1 - 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. - 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) - Drainage works - The Project is notifiable under the current CDM regulations. Construction Phase Plan (CPP), including RAMS will be produced by the Principle Contractor and signed off by the Contract Project Manager prior to work starting on site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.elgt.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591166

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