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Eyemouth Bay and Harbour Marine Engineering Concept Study

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

30 May 2025 at 13:58

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 09:49

TenderUpdate

14 Mar 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Eyemouth Bay and Harbour Marine Engineering Concept Study" was conducted by the Scottish Borders Council, supported by the Eyemouth Harbour Trust, in the region of UKM91, United Kingdom. This procurement, which falls under the services category for environmental engineering consultancy services, reached the award stage with the award dated 30th May 2025. The process was initiated using an open procedure, aimed at exploring various aspects such as coastal, flooding, harbour master planning, and the early stages of technical feasibility and environmental assessments. The award was successfully made to Mott MacDonald Limited, with the contract being active and signed on 27th May 2025. Notably, a minimum of a 10-day standstill period was incorporated, and legal recourse is available under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 for parties aggrieved by procurement rule breaches.

This study presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in environmental engineering consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in coastal and flooding risk management, harbour planning, and environmental assessments might find this contract particularly relevant. While the contract was awarded to a large supplier, Mott MacDonald Limited, the nature of the services sought, combined with the procurement method, suggests opportunities for businesses with a strong track record in technical feasibility studies and environmental engineering. Given the emphasis on quality (70% weight in the award criteria) alongside pricing considerations, companies with innovative solutions and high-quality delivery standards could have benefited from competing for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Eyemouth Bay and Harbour Marine Engineering Concept Study

Notice Description

Study comprising of various elements Coastal, Flooding, Harbour Master Planning and the early stages of Technical Feasibility and Environmental Assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Study comprising of various elements Coastal, Flooding, Harbour Master Planning and the early stages of Technical Feasibility and Environmental Assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EYEMOUTH HARBOUR TRUST

Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
ceo@eyemouth-harbour.co.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000, +44 1890752494

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
East Berwickshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

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