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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | Transport Scotland |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | — |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £9,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05ffe4 |
| Notice Reference: | 000581-2026 |
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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.
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.
To undertake, advise / review, and audit business cases for interventions to deliver transport outcomes.
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
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.
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