--- title: "North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-02" --- # North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is overseeing a procurement process for the project titled "North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design." This initiative falls under the industry category of general public services and aims to establish an active travel route on the Isle of Islay. The route will connect Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to Keils, Ballygrant, and Islay House Square car park, covering approximately 12.5 km. The procurement method used is an open procedure, reflecting transparency and inclusivity. Important dates include the contract signing on 19th February 2026, with the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 30th March 2026, which may extend up to 2030 depending on funding availability. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport planning and feasibility studies. With Connected Transport Planning already secured as the supplier, there remains room for subcontracting, which might interest small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering services integral to the project's success. Given that the project requires in-depth community engagement and detailed feasibility analysis, organisations experienced in these areas and able to collaborate effectively would find this venture strategic for growth. The initiative includes community benefits, thus aligning with firms that value social responsibility in procurement. Electronic submission and invoicing are supported, encouraging efficient participation in the tendering process. ## Notice This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km). ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km). Renewal: The contract period will initially be from award date to 30/03/26. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 26/27, to revise the end date to 30/03/27. The Council has the option, if funding is secured for 27/28, to revise the end date to 30/03/28. The Contract may be extended for up to 2 additional years until 31/03/30 at the option of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550678 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £118,106 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550678 - 15 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545595 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545595&idx=1 15th December 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545595&idx=2 15th December 2025 - CBCs Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545595 North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design - This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550678 North Islay Active Travel Route: Business Case, Feasibility & Concept Design - This project is to undertake in-depth community engagement and prepare a business case, feasibility study, options identification, concept design and supporting documents for the development of a new high-quality active travel route that will link Port Askaig Ferry Terminal to the settlements of Keils and Ballygrant and on to Islay House Square car park (approx. 12.5km). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818507 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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