Active Travel - Edinburgh Road - Guildiehaugh Roundabout to King Street Car Park

What this is

West Lothian Council seeks a contractor for the installation of 3-metre wide cycle paths on Edinburgh Road, between Guildiehaugh Roundabout and King Street Car Park. This is a works contract using an open procedure via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31988). The contract runs for 4 months, includes community benefits obligations, and requires Dun & Bradstreet financial standing assessment.

Key points

• D&B Failure Score of at least 50 required for financial qualification; Parent Company Guarantee accepted as alternative
• Community benefits proposals are evaluated (3% of award) and become contractual obligations
• Submission deadline: 03/07/2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender, Project Code 31988

Who can bid

Open to all suppliers. Financial standing assessed via Dun & Bradstreet DBAi (minimum Failure Score 50). Insurance requirements: Employers Liability £10m, Public Liability £5m, motor vehicle insurance. Technical criteria detailed in ITT on PCS-Tender. Community benefits proposals are contractual obligations.

How it is scored

Quality 30% · Price 70% 70% price, 30% quality: Proposed Plan and Method Statements (9%), Programme of Works (9%), Available Resources (7%), plus Community Benefits (3% of overall award). All assessed on PCS-Tender.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/). Search for Project Code 31988 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. Electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used.

Clarifications

Clarification questions to be submitted via PCS-Tender. Deadline for tenders: 03/07/2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

Contract duration 4 months. No renewal option stated.

Classification

CPV 45233162 — Cycle path construction work ScotlandWest Lothian