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

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 08:33

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, led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, involves flood-protection works and public realm improvements at Whitesands in Dumfries. The procurement process for this project is chiefly categorised under "works" and follows an open procedure. It includes the Early Contractor Involvement ("ECI") and Main Works Construction, being a significant effort for enhancing flood prevention infrastructure. McLaughlin & Harvey has been actively involved in this process, with a contract signed on 8 August 2025. The procurement stage currently reflects an award update following a two-stage process, beginning with ECI and leading to Main Works Construction. The initiative, scheduled for a duration of 1,290 days, was most recently signed in April 2026 with an estimated contract value of GBP 45.4 million. Delivery locations target Whitesands, Dumfries, in the UKM92 region.

The Whitesands Project provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction consultancy services, flood-defences maintenance works, and infrastructure consulting. The project's two-stage format presents ample scope for professional growth as suppliers collaborate on detailed designs and lead the construction efforts in flood management. Businesses with capacities in site planning, health and safety management, and waste management, alongside those offering community benefits and social value strategies, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement process supports electronic submission, enhancing accessibility for potential bidders. These factors collectively render the project a fertile ground for businesses aiming to expand through involvement in large-scale infrastructure initiatives, particularly those eyeing public sector contracts.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034007-2026
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
£82,946,058 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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