Tender

PS-25-251 - Ayrshire Innovation Park, Phase 3 - Construction of Industrial Units (PRJ0013527)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the PS-25-251 project at the Ayrshire Innovation Park, Phase 3, focusing on the construction of industrial units. This tender is active and situated in East Ayrshire, operating under the category of construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure with a Design & Build approach, and the tender stage is presently ongoing. Key dates include the tender period closing on 30 January 2026, followed by the invitation to the second stage on 16 March 2026. This procurement addresses the high demand for quality industrial spaces in Ayrshire and is valued at £14.7 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for construction-related businesses, particularly those capable of executing industrial building projects. It provides prospects for growth by engaging with local authorities and contributing to community initiatives, emphasising a strong community benefit component. Companies specialising in industrial construction, with the capability to offer work experience placements and community engagements, will find this opportunity particularly promising. Suppliers should meet stringent economic and technical qualifications, including suitability requirements in electrical, mechanical, and gas installations. Firms with accredited professionals and the necessary insurances, including public and professional liability, are well-positioned to participate and potentially be awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS-25-251 - Ayrshire Innovation Park, Phase 3 - Construction of Industrial Units (PRJ0013527)

Notice Description

The Ayrshire Engineering Park (AEP) project will contribute towards meeting current demand for new industrial space within East Ayrshire and Ayrshire, where there is a lack of high quality sites and premises that support the growth ambitions of a number of local Ayrshire companies. This Phase (3) will comprise the construction of a range of different sized shell Industrial Units B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 with associated parking, service yards and landscape elements. These works will be delivered by separate contract under a Design & Build procurement approach and are anticipated to be undertaken concurrently with the works associated with Phases 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ayrshire Engineering Park (AEP) project will contribute towards meeting current demand for new industrial space within East Ayrshire and Ayrshire, where there is a lack of high quality sites and premises that support the growth ambitions of a number of local Ayrshire companies. This Phase (3) will comprise the construction of a range of different sized shell Industrial Units B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 with associated parking, service yards and landscape elements. These works will be delivered by separate contract under a Design & Build procurement approach and are anticipated to be undertaken concurrently with the works associated with Phases 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f31d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081656-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45213251 - Industrial units construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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