Tender

Craignure Pier - FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 13:01

TenderUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 09:57

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 12:58

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is overseeing a tender process titled "Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting design consultancy services, with a focus on preparing the Final Business Case (FBC) for the Craignure Pier Development. Key responsibilities include planning, technical design, environmental assessments, and transition to the construction stage. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having undergone a recent update to extend the submission deadline to 13th February 2026, following requests from bidders. The project is located in Craignure, Argyll, with procurement being conducted through an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and project management consultancy services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructure projects. It offers an avenue for companies to demonstrate their expertise in managing comprehensive projects aligned with the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model. Ideal candidates would be consultancies skilled in technical design and environmental assessments, capable of delivering complex business cases that meet regulatory and approval requirements. Engaging in this project could offer sustained business growth and establish a strategic partnership with a regional authority, given the extended contract period of 540 days, allowing for substantial engagement and influence in the project’s success.

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Notice Title

Craignure Pier - FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council seeks to tender for the provision of a Management and Design Consultant (MDC) to lead and deliver the Final Business Case (FBC) stage for the Craignure Pier Development. The aim is to produce a comprehensive and approvable FBC aligned to the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model, secure final approvals and transition to construction stage. The MDC shall be responsible for the planning, technical design, environmental impact assessment and consent applications and compilation of the FBC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council seeks to tender for the provision of a Management and Design Consultant (MDC) to lead and deliver the Final Business Case (FBC) stage for the Craignure Pier Development. The aim is to produce a comprehensive and approvable FBC aligned to the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model, secure final approvals and transition to construction stage. The MDC shall be responsible for the planning, technical design, environmental impact assessment and consent applications and compilation of the FBC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008030-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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