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Transport and Island Connectivity, Planning, Appraisal, Data and Modelling Services

Transport Scotland · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 08:57.

Opportunity overview

Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has identified an on-going need for the services of experienced consultants to carry out services in connection with Transport and Island Connectivity Planning, Appraisal, Data and Modelling Services. Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to progress a procurement competition for a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement, to cover 3 years with a 1-year extension option, will be available for use by Regional Transport Partnerships and other Scottish Government Directorates. The framework will consist of a number of Lots. The following list may expand or be consolidated following market engagement: - Lot 1 is for Transport Modelling and Data services relating to Transport Planning; - Lot 2 is for Advice on the Case for Transport Investment; - Lot 3 is for Island Connectivity Advisory and Support - Lot 4 is for Transport Planning Advisory and Support It is proposed that each Lot will comprise a minimum of 3 suppliers and a maximum of 5 suppliers. It is proposed that Call-off contracts less than 100 000 GBP may be called off on rotation. Any call-off contract may, and all call-off contracts greater than 100 000 GBP will, be awarded through a mini-competition.

Classification

  • CPV71311200 — Transport systems consultancy services
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71311210 — Highways consultancy services
  • CPV71311230 — Railway engineering services
  • CPV71318000 — Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • CPV71621000 — Technical analysis or consultancy services
  • CPV79310000 — Market research services
  • CPV79410000 — Business and management consultancy services
  • CPV79411000 — General management consultancy services

Lots

  • Transport Modelling and Data services relating to Transport PlanningValue not stated
  • Advice on the Case for Investment for Transport OutcomesValue not stated
  • Island Connectivity Advisory and SupportValue not stated
  • Transport Planning AdviceValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
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Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71311200
Description
Transport systems consultancy services

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Transport Modelling and Data services relating to Transport Planning
Description
To develop transport focussed models and data services to support the testing of transport interventions (policy, programme, project) in Scotland. To maintain the suite of transport focussed models and data services. To apply any of the suite of transport focussed models and data services. Maintenance and Application will be required of the existing suite of models (see www.transport.gov.scot/latis for more information on the existing models). Transport Scotland, working with the Regional Transport Partnerships have a suite of transport focussed national and sub-national models. All these models have a pre-COVID19 base year and were developed before the publication of the second National Transport Strategy.
Status
planned
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Advice on the Case for Investment for Transport Outcomes
Description
To undertake, advise / review, and audit business cases for interventions to deliver transport outcomes.
Status
planned
Entry 3
Id
4
Title
Transport Planning Advice
Description
To provide transport planning advisory services. This includes, but is not limited to: - Advice relating to transport and Development Plans, and City and Region Growth Deals (or equivalent) - Audit of development and application of land-use, transport and traffic models. - Evaluation of transport projects. - Transport Strategy Development - Stakeholder Engagement
Status
planned
Entry 4
Id
3
Title
Island Connectivity Advisory and Support
Description
Provision of advice and support in the context of island and peninsula transport connectivity (including maritime, air services and connecting public transport and active travel). This may include: support in developing island connectivity strategy, policy and legislation; modelling and analysis; assessment of transport markets and competition; demand analysis and forecasting; measurement of benefits; monitoring and evaluation of transport services and infrastructure; costing and revenue studies; application of the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance in a maritime and island transport connectivity context including through Community Needs Assessments; advice on maritime operations and timetabling; supporting the implementation and review of the Islands Connectivity Plan; consideration of vessel design options and harbour infrastructure requirements (including environmental impacts) to support business cases; undertaking impact assessments; supporting consultation processes and procedures and undertaking consultation events, workshops and presentations with or on behalf of Transport Scotland; supporting the drafting of technical and commercial air and maritime related procurement and contract clauses.
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71621000
Description
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311230
Description
Railway engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71621000
Description
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311230
Description
Railway engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311210
Description
Highways consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71621000
Description
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311000
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71311230
Description
Railway engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 4
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79410000
Description
Business and management consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79411000
Description
General management consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71621000
Description
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71318000
Description
Advisory and consultative engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Transport Scotland
Id
GB-FTS-147198

Identifier

Legal Name
Transport Scotland

Address

Street Address
5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM82
Postal Code
G2 7ER
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Stephen Cragg
Telephone
+44 1412727100

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
NATIONAL_AGENCY
Description
National or federal agency/office
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Transport

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G2 7ER · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 000581-2026planning ·