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Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Quay Civils (300m)

Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:01

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03 Dec 2025 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited is seeking tenders for the "Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Quay Civils (300m)" project, classified under the construction work category. Located at Ardersier Port Approach, Inverness, Scotland, the project is currently in the tender update stage, with key adjustments having been made to extend the submission deadline to 23rd January 2026, ensuring fair participation post-holidays. The procurement involves significant engineering works, including reinforced concrete capping and quay furniture installation, offering a design lifespan of 100 years. The competitive procedure with negotiation method will be employed, aiming to finalise the contract by mid-2026. This opportunity carries a contract value of £23 million, with the process involving pre-qualification, tender invitations, and negotiations.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for construction firms specialising in large-scale civil works and infrastructure projects. Companies with a track record of similar projects and holding necessary trade registrations and insurances could find the contract advantageous. The project's scope allows for variations beyond the initial 300m, potentially offering further work phases. As part of the national vision for expanding offshore wind facilities, this project aligns with broader economic goals, fostering long-term partnerships in the renewable energy sector for successful bidders, while also benefiting the local economy by contributing to job creation and infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Quay Civils (300m)

Notice Description

Quayside Civils (These works are the focus of this PQQ) - Setting up principal contractor welfare area including all temporary service connections, - Breaking out and disposal of concrete guide walls following installation by quay wall contractor, - Removal of piling mat, installed by Others, - Cropping of diaphragm wall to cut off level. - Reinforced concrete capping beams, to both quay and anchor wall, with a design life of 100 years to tie in with the Phase 1 quay, Including the supply and installation of all quay furniture cast in elements. - Removal of existing sheet pile quay wall, anchor wall and tie rods. - Excavation to tie rod level, approximately +0.0mCD, including dewatering system to facilitate, - Installation of tie rods (free-issue) between quay and anchor walls, - Backfilling above tie rods to formation level using site-won material, - 100m wide quay apron along the entire length of the new quay including capping layer and unbound stone pavement, - 250kPa uniform loading capacity, - Finished level of +6.5mCD (varies depending on drainage falls), - Installation of temporary and permanents sheet piles, - Infiltration drainage system with trenches as required, - Quay furniture including flexible mooring and berthing equipment such as pneumatic fenders, removeable bollards, and safety equipment inclusive of all associated cast in items, - Instrumentation and monitoring equipment associated with the quay wall. - Upgrades to the existing quayside which extends east beyond the new Phase 2 300m diaphragm wall and apron by approximately 758m, whilst retaining the existing quay wall, to extend the usable quayside (dredged by others). There will be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quay wall and landside civils principal contractors. There is potential for the works to be varied to extend the new quay wall and quay wall civils further than the initial 300m.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement Stages Stage 1 - Early Market Consultation - Before commencing procurement, consult the market with a view to gauging project interest, informing of procurement plans and project requirements. Stage 2 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) - Issue PQQ - Contractor submissions - Analyse and score submissions - Select shortlist of suppliers for Stage 3 Stage 3 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) / Competitive procedure with negotiation - Issue ITT - Hold structured meetings, discuss risk, technical queries and contract terms - Initial Contractor submissions - Analyse initial tender submissions - Negotiation period (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, contract terms, etc.) - Final Contractor submissions - Evaluate and score final submissions - Select preferred bidder for Stage 4 Stage 4 - Contract Award - Notify Contractors of tender outcome - Stand still period - Contract finalisation and execution - Publish contract award notice

Renewal: Potential to be extended in relation to scope changes and/or in relation to future phases of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002601-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7QX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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