---
title: "Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808732"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan

Buyer: TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808732

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan" was initiated by the Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN), a regional or local authority focused on transport initiatives. Located in Perth, TACTRAN sought to secure consultancy services to enhance the Tactran bus development plan. The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating a transparent approach to selecting suppliers. Initially tendered on 2nd September 2025 and intended to conclude by 31st March 2026, this service-focused contract had a value of £35,000. Key procurement stages included a tender period ending on 19th September 2025 and subsequent contract award on the same day, with contractual activities commencing 16th October 2025. The award was made to Transport Analysis & Advocacy Ltd, marking the transition from the tender to the active contract stage.

This opportunity offered substantial potential for businesses, particularly those in transport consultancy, to gain significant experience and showcase their expertise in sustainable transport solutions. Large-scale businesses, especially those with a focus on public transport and regional development, were well-suited to compete due to the scale and strategic importance of the project. The project was designed to strengthen public transport infrastructure by leveraging expert consultancy, which could result in increased business credibility and exposure within the public sector transportation industry. With all bids submitted electronically, companies with proficient digital communication could particularly benefit from the efficient submission and evaluation processes involved.

## Notice

Project to update and further develop the Tactran Bus development plan

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tactran and the Tayside Bus Alliance are seeking the services of a consultant to update and further develop the Tactran bus development plan. The project will update the existing work of Tactran to support the work of the RTP and the bus alliance in supporting and enhancing bus and sustainable transport services in the Tactran region. It is anticipated that delivery and reporting would be concluded by 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555812 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN) |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5EN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555812
- 2 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538219

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538219&idx=3
  2nd September 2025 - Cost submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538219&idx=1
  2nd September 2025 - Combined tender response document and Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538219&idx=2
  2nd September 2025 - Standard Terms Tactran V4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538219
  Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan - Project to update and further develop the Tactran Bus development plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555812
  Project to update the Tactran Bus development plan - Project to update and further develop the Tactran Bus development plan

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.tactran.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808732
- https://www.tactran.gov.uk

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