---
title: "ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000591177"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST"
published: "2019-08-15"
---

# ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1

Buyer: EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000591177

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## Summary

The Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the project titled "Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1". This project falls under the main category of services and aims to establish an engaging off-road trail that connects key shale villages in West Lothian, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 5 August 2019, with the award period starting the following day. The tender is classified under the industry categories of recreation, culture, and environmental protection.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in creative design, cultural interpretation, and audio-visual production to engage in a meaningful public heritage initiative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on storytelling and interactive experience elements. Companies that specialise in cultural projects, environmental education, or community engagement initiatives may find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities, potentially enabling them to contribute to an important local cultural resource while expanding their business portfolio.

## Notice

Overall, the aim of the Shale Trail interpretation project is to: 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

Overall, the aim of the Shale Trail interpretation project is to: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363476 |
| 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 | 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 | 12 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 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 | WRITTEN IN FILM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## 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=AUG363476
- 15 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360618

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=11
  17th July 2019 - 8 Broxburn to Niddry
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=12
  17th July 2019 - 9A Niddry to Winchburgh Canal (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=1
  17th July 2019 - Shale Trail V12 Tender Interpretation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=2
  17th July 2019 - Bill of Items 1 Interpretation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=3
  17th July 2019 - Interpretive Plan for the Shale Trail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=4
  17th July 2019 - 1 West Calder to Mossend
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=5
  17th July 2019 - 2A Mossend to City Farm (Alt) (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=6
  17th July 2019 - 3 City Farm to AVHC (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=7
  17th July 2019 - 4 AVHC to Mid Calder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=8
  17th July 2019 - 5 Mid Calder to E Calder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=9
  17th July 2019 - 6 E Calder to Uphall
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360618&idx=10
  17th July 2019 - 7 Uphall to Broxburn
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360618
  ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1 - Overall, the aim of the Shale Trail interpretation project is to: 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=AUG363476
  ELGT - Shale Trail Interpretation and Design Phase 1 - Overall, the aim of the Shale Trail interpretation project is to: 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
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000591177

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