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Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:58

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 12:39

Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Whitesands Project, managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council, focuses on flood prevention and public realm improvements at Whitesands, Dumfries, with an estimated contract value of £37.5 million. The project follows an open procurement method, consisting of two main stages: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Main Works Construction. The process, currently at the award stage with the contract already signed in August 2025, highlights McLaughlin & Harvey as the main contractor. Covering flood-prevention works, the project is classified under the CPV scheme 45246400 and is a significant undertaking for the regional authority. Relevant procurement details include the project’s completion of the tender stage as of May 2025, with planned and ongoing activities spanning the year.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure consultancy, particularly those with expertise in flood prevention and public works projects. While the main contractor has been awarded the contract, there remains potential for subcontracting and supply chain collaboration, particularly in areas such as health and safety management, site planning, and environmental management. Companies with competency in delivery efficiency, cost optimisation, and community benefit integration will find this project aligns with growth objectives, especially if they aim to expand their footprint in public sector projects within the UK. The scale of this project makes it ideal for large enterprises capable of handling complex, multi-stage construction works.

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Notice Title

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

Notice Description

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme and Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Main Works Construction

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council ("The Employer") requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to support the detailed design development of the Whitesands Project through Early Contractor Involvement, including the production of a Report to detail the proposed methodology, findings and considerations relating to the delivery of the Whitesands Project. It is the Employer's intention to appoint a single Consultant to deliver the ECI and the subsequent Main Works Construction through a two-stage process: - Stage 1 - Early Contractor Involvement ("ECI") - Stage 2 - Main Works Construction ("Main Works") Stage 1 - Early Contract Involvement The Consultant is required to provide construction-focused advice and expertise to be considered throughout the detailed design in support of Gateway 3 work. This includes collaborating with the Scheme designers to ensure constructability of the Scheme, attending detailed design workshops, optimising cost and efficiency, and offering Consultant insights pre-construction. Stage 2 - Main Works Construction The Council would expect the chosen supplier to lead on delivery of the Main Works Construction, with elements including, but not limited to: - Health and Safety Management (CDM 2015) - Site Planning and Management - Waste Management - Traffic Management - Planning and License Condition Discharge Additional information: Contract Award value is estimated using the previously published contract value of 37.5m GBP as this notice is for both Stage 1 - ECI and Stage 2 - Main Works Construction. This notice is subject to modification upon decision to proceed with Stage 2 if approval granted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057453-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Terri Trainor
Contact Email
terri.trainor@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY

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