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title: "Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790834"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790834

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for technical advisor support concerning the expansion of the city's tram network to Granton, BioQuarter, and beyond. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Housing and community amenities and General public services. The awarded contract, under an open procedure, was published with the objective of securing a qualified technical advisor for initial public consultation, strategic policy context, initial design development, and the preparation of the outline business case. This contract was signed on 9th January 2025, with the awarded entity being Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale business based in London.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technical advisory services within the public transportation sector. The focus on expanding Edinburgh's tram network signifies a notable urban infrastructure project, attracting firms experienced in engineering consultancy, strategic urban planning, and public transportation development. Businesses adept at handling large-scale public sector projects and those with a strong portfolio in similar advisory roles would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. The successful completion of this contract highlights the potential for ongoing cooperation and future opportunities in the city's infrastructure development plans.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support the initial public consultation and the strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. the appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support initial public consultation and strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. The appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525100 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £606,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525100
  Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support - The City of Edinburgh Council requires the services of a qualified technical advisor to support the initial public consultation and the strategic policy context in light of its plans to expand the city's tram network. the appointed contractor will also undertake the initial design development and technical expert advice in relation to the preparation of the outline business case.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790834
- https://www.jacobs.com/

## Provenance

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