Creation of a new mountain bike trail at Balloch Castle Country Park
West Dunbartonshire CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £434,000
Deadline
2 December 2026
30 days remaining
Published
2 November 2026
Type
works
At a glance
- Estimated value
- £434,000
- Closing date
- 2 December 2026 (30 days left)
- Published
- 2 November 2026
- Location
- Scotland
- Type
- Works · open procedure
- CPV code
- 45100000 Site preparation work
- Published on
- Find a Tender
Overview
West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) intends to appoint a competent & experienced mountain bike trail contractor who is an experienced trail builder for the construction of a new Mountain Bike Skills Track at Balloch Castle Country Park. The new 1km trail aims to cater to the growing demand for mountain biking by providing a purpose-built facility to support and encourage cycling skills development for all riders of all levels resulting in the development of a Mountain Bike Club. The route to market is to conduct an open procedure through Public Contracts Scotland - Tender.
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West Dunbartonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
2 November 2026
Submission deadline
2 December 2026
Notice type
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