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title: "Old railway line east of Aboyne - new path"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817837"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Old railway line east of Aboyne - new path

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817837

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for constructing a new path along the old railway line east of Aboyne. This project involved the construction of a 467-metre path with a width of 2.5 metres using open procurement methods, categorised under works in the housing and community amenities industry. The project site is located at NJ54680 00081, east of Aboyne village in the UKM50 region. The contract was signed on 21st January 2026, and the works were awarded to Deeside Road Construction Ltd. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure and attracted a total of ten electronic bids, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract had a completion date set for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering, particularly those that specialise in pathways and community amenities. The open procurement method utilised by Aberdeenshire Council indicates a willingness to engage with diverse contractors, providing equal opportunities for both local and regional enterprises to partake. SMEs, with expertise in infrastructure development and environmental landscaping, would find this type of contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to showcase their skills and potentially secure long-term public sector partnerships. Additionally, companies offering innovative techniques for ecological preservation during construction—such as protecting tree roots adjacent to pathways—may find a competitive advantage in future tenders.

## Notice

A new path section, 467m, will be constructed to 2.5m width along an old railway track bed east of Aboyne.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A new path section, 467m, will be constructed to 2.5m width using, where applicable, the Cellweb product to protect tree roots. A feature of the work will be a 139m long, 300mm high, aggregate causeway constructed of 4" base material and sub-base type 1, finished with top dust. Associated with the causeway will be 400mm deep, 600mm wide ditch to capture field drainage from an adjacent field to the south exiting via a 225mm twin walled plastic piped culvert to the east of the causeway. For landscaping imported top soil will be used to landscape amongst the edge trees, however in the open section localised material will be used to landscape the path edges.. There will be no pre-tender site visit for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548117 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,882 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEESIDE ROAD CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548117
- 8 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545090

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=6
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 4 - Standard Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=7
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 5 - Supplier Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=8
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 6 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=9
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 7 Pre-construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=10
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 8 - Utilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=11
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 9 - Site plan, survey drawings & specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=12
  8th December 2025 - HSE GS6 - Guidance overhead power lines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=1
  8th December 2025 - Invitation to tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=2
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 1 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=3
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=4
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 2a - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545090&idx=5
  8th December 2025 - Appendix 3 - Certificates & Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545090
  Old railway line east of Aboyne - new path - A new path section, 467m, will be constructed to 2.5m width along an old railway track bed east of Aboyne.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548117
  Old railway line east of Aboyne - new path - A new path section, 467m, will be constructed to 2.5m width along an old railway track bed east of Aboyne.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817837
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts

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