--- title: "Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-04" --- # Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council focuses on the Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2), with the objective to advance the concept design for connecting Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park into a comprehensive and executable technical design. Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, is the responsible buying organisation. The procurement falls under the category of general public services within the UKM81 region. The project has progressed to the award stage, having completed the tender phase with the official signing of the contract on 25 February 2026. The open procurement procedure invited electronic submissions until 21 January 2026, fostering a fair and competitive opportunity for all potential suppliers. This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses in the transport planning industry, particularly those offering services to enhance active travel infrastructure. Connected Transport Planning, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, emphasising the Council's openness to SMEs as valuable partners in public service projects. With an award value of £136,912, the contract provides financial incentives and the possibility of subcontracting up to 35% of the work, encouraging additional collaborations. Businesses that specialise in technical and developed design solutions, along with community benefits innovation, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities with Argyll and Bute Council, fostering regional growth and network expansion. ## Notice This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design. Renewal: 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 5 additional years until 31/03/33 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=MAR550945 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 4 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 | £136,912 | ## 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 | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550945 - 18 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545943 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545943&idx=3 22nd December 2025 - Existing Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545943&idx=1 18th December 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545943&idx=2 18th December 2025 - CBCs Guidance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545943 Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design - This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550945 Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design - This project will progress the concept design that has been developed for phase 2 of the new Rosneath to Castle Caravan Park active travel route to full developed and deliverable technical design. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818980 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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