---
title: "Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792109"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond - Technical Advisor Support

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792109

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process titled "Trams to Granton, BioQuarter & Beyond – Technical Advisor Support." This contract is in the industry category of general public services, with procurement focused on technical advisory services concerning the expansion of Edinburgh’s tram network. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the key contract was awarded on 9th January 2025, with a total value of £606,000. The project covers consultancy services for public consultation, strategic policy development, and initial design work, and targets the UK region UKM75 (Edinburgh).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, urban planning, and public infrastructure projects. Companies experienced in providing strategic policy advice and design development can significantly benefit by contributing to major public transport infrastructure developments, such as this tram network expansion. Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale technical consultancy firm, was awarded the contract, highlighting the necessity for firms with robust expertise and capability in large public projects to compete effectively in such tenders.

## 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=MAR525054 |
| 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 | 3 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

- 3 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525054
  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-r6ebe6-0000792109
- https://www.jacobs.com/

## Provenance

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