--- title: "Assessing the Implications of Significant Transformational Investment on Strategic Transport Networks in the North East of Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND REGIONAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (NESTRANS)" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Assessing the Implications of Significant Transformational Investment on Strategic Transport Networks in the North East of Scotland Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND REGIONAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (NESTRANS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172.json) ## Summary The North East Scotland Regional Transport Partnership (Nestrans) has concluded a procurement process under their tender titled "Assessing the Implications of Significant Transformational Investment on Strategic Transport Networks in the North East of Scotland." This initiative, supported by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, focuses on study and research services pertaining to the readiness and resilience of transport infrastructure in North East Scotland, particularly Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Key areas explored include energy transition and developments facilitating the shift towards a low-carbon economy. The process was conducted through an open procedure and reached the award stage with the contract signed on April 16, 2026. The procurement aimed to align with national net zero targets and includes sectors like life sciences, digital, advanced manufacturing, and space launch, amongst others. The entire project is valued at £143,729.66 and involves substantial research aimed at shaping future infrastructure investment and policy development in alignment with national objectives. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses particularly those with expertise in consultancy for economic development and infrastructure studies. Companies able to navigate complex policy landscapes and demonstrate fulfilment of rigorous statutory obligations including data protection and health & safety are well-suited to engage with this process. Additionally, firms with a background in renewable energy, life sciences, digital industries, advanced manufacturing, and the space sector may find significant growth avenues through participation as the study informs regional infrastructure readiness in support of various transformational projects. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to partner with Nestrans, a public body governed by law, thereby fostering long-term collaborations in strategic transport strategies that are pivotal for regional and national development. ## Notice Supported by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, Nestrans is seeking to commission a study to identify and assess the scale, nature, and potential impact of transformational opportunities, focussing on the on the readiness and resilience of strategic transport infrastructure (and related infrastructure) in the North East of Scotland. These include major energy transition projects and other developments that enable the shift to a low-carbon economy and net zero targets, as well as sectors such as life sciences, digital, advanced manufacturing, and space launch where they impact transport networks and regional readiness. The study will build on existing regional economic and transport strategies, work in neighbouring regions and at a national scale, and align with national policy frameworks, including net zero targets, innovation and infrastructure plans, and inclusive growth objectives. The research will inform future infrastructure investment, policy development, and delivery planning, ensuring alignment with national net zero targets, inclusive growth objectives, and innovation strategies. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Supported by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, Nestrans is seeking to commission a study to identify and assess the scale, nature, and potential impact of transformational opportunities, focussing on the on the readiness and resilience of strategic transport infrastructure (and related infrastructure) in the North East of Scotland. These include major energy transition projects and other developments that enable the shift to a low-carbon economy and net zero targets, as well as sectors such as life sciences, digital, advanced manufacturing, and space launch where they impact transport networks and regional readiness. The study will build on existing regional economic and transport strategies, work in neighbouring regions and at a national scale, and align with national policy frameworks, including net zero targets, innovation and infrastructure plans, and inclusive growth objectives. The research will inform future infrastructure investment, policy development, and delivery planning, ensuring alignment with national net zero targets, inclusive growth objectives, and innovation strategies.. This procurement will be conducted using the PCS Tender Module. All documentation and clarifications will be available through PCS. The successful tenderer must comply with the sustainable procurement duty and all applicable data protection requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554172 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £143,729 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND REGIONAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (NESTRANS) | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 5AA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SYSTRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554172 - 1 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544606 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=3 22nd December 2025 - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=8 22nd December 2025 - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=6 10th December 2025 - Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=7 10th December 2025 - Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=4 1st December 2025 - Appendix 3 Declaration Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=5 1st December 2025 - Appendix 4 - Nestrans Terms and Conditions (Nov 2024) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=2 1st December 2025 - Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544606&idx=1 1st December 2025 - ITT Assessment of Implications of Transformational Developments - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544606 Assessing the Implications of Significant Transformational Investment on Strategic Transport Networks in the North East of Scotland - Supported by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, Nestrans is seeking to commission a study to identify and assess the scale, nature, and potential impact of transformational opportunities, focussing on the on the readiness and resilience of strategic transport infrastructure (and related infrastructure) in the North East of Scotland. These include major energy transition projects and other developments that enable the shift to a low-carbon economy and net zero targets, as well as sectors such as life sciences, digital, advanced manufacturing, and space launch where they impact transport networks and regional readiness. The study will build on existing regional economic and transport strategies, work in neighbouring regions and at a national scale, and align with national policy frameworks, including net zero targets, innovation and infrastructure plans, and inclusive growth objectives. The research will inform future infrastructure investment, policy development, and delivery planning, ensuring alignment with national net zero targets, inclusive growth objectives, and innovation strategies. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554172 Assessing the Implications of Significant Transformational Investment on Strategic Transport Networks in the North East of Scotland - Supported by the Aberdeen City Region Deal, Nestrans is seeking to commission a study to identify and assess the scale, nature, and potential impact of transformational opportunities, focussing on the on the readiness and resilience of strategic transport infrastructure (and related infrastructure) in the North East of Scotland. These include major energy transition projects and other developments that enable the shift to a low-carbon economy and net zero targets, as well as sectors such as life sciences, digital, advanced manufacturing, and space launch where they impact transport networks and regional readiness. The study will build on existing regional economic and transport strategies, work in neighbouring regions and at a national scale, and align with national policy frameworks, including net zero targets, innovation and infrastructure plans, and inclusive growth objectives. The research will inform future infrastructure investment, policy development, and delivery planning, ensuring alignment with national net zero targets, inclusive growth objectives, and innovation strategies. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172 - https://www.gov.scot - https://www.nestrans.org.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817172.json.