---
title: "Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811507

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Scottish Borders Council for the "Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders" has reached the award stage. The contract involves evaluating trial speed limits implemented in the region, including analysing speed and collision data. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is specifically tagged under services (CPV codes: 71620000, 73110000, 72300000). The contract, valued at £57,201, was signed on 23rd September 2025, and it was awarded to Edinburgh Napier University, highlighting a focused and tailored procurement approach. The procurement method was limited, due to the technical capability requirement that Edinburgh Napier University uniquely meets, as it is the sole Scottish university with a transportation research division.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in research and data analysis given the requirement for technical expertise in evaluating traffic data. The focus on transportation research suggests that institutions with a strong background in this field could benefit from forming strategic partnerships for future tenders. Though this specific procurement had limited competition, it highlights the potential for institutions and businesses with unique capabilities to engage with public authorities for specialised contract opportunities, thereby facilitating business growth in the research and consultancy sectors. Businesses that offer niche expertise or have capabilities to support public service evaluations and infrastructure analysis can particularly thrive in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Evaluation of the 50mph trial speed limits implemented in the Scottish Borders, including analysis of speed and collision data.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of the 50mph trial speed limits implemented in the Scottish Borders. This includes an analysis of speed and collision data.

### Procurement Information

Edinburgh Napier is the only Scottish University with a transport research division.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540327 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 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 | £57,201 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540327

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540327
  Evaluation of Trial 50mph Speed Limits in Scottish Borders - Evaluation of the 50mph trial speed limits implemented in the Scottish Borders, including analysis of speed and collision data.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.napier.ac.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811507

## Provenance

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