Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Ellon Corridor Place Based Connectivity Assessment

What this is

North East Scotland Regional Transport Partnership (Nestrans) is procuring a Place Based Connectivity Assessment for the Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Ellon corridor. The consultant must deliver an evidence-led assessment of current and future connectivity requirements, capturing personal, community and business experiences alongside quantitative analysis. The work is funded through the Aberdeen City Region Deal Strategic Transport Appraisal.

Key points

• Connectivity assessment must go beyond quantitative modelling to capture qualitative and place-based evidence
• Estimated value £200,000 excluding VAT; Aberdeen City Region Deal funded
• Submission deadline: 05 June 2026 at 17:00 via PCS portal

Who can bid

Open procedure. No specific professional register requirements. Economic and financial standing and technical/professional ability assessed via SPD (Scotland) module within PCS. No exclusion grounds detailed beyond standard regulations.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% quality across four method statements: MS1 Sectoral Insight and Regional Development Context (20%), MS2 Understanding of the Brief (15%), MS3 Relevant Experience of Similar Work (25%), MS4 Methodology, Implementation Plan and Resources (40%). 40% price.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk), using the Postbox facility. All documentation and clarifications managed via PCS.

Clarifications

Via PCS portal. Contact: Claudia Stuerck, cstuerck@nestrans.org.uk, +44 1224070095.

Contract period

Contract period: 01 July 2026 to 31 January 2027 (approximately 7 months). No renewal.

Classification

CPV 71311200 — Highway engineering consultancy services 73200000 — Research and development consultancy services79300000 — Market and economic research; polling and statistics ScotlandNorth East Scotland