Tender

PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by East Ayrshire Council, focuses on services related to contaminated soil under the title "PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal." The tender involves disposing of dredged waste from Girvan Harbour, requiring assessment, transportation, and disposal to licensed landfill facilities. Key dates include the submission deadline on 20th May 2026, with bidding held electronically via the PCS-Tender system. The industry category pertains to refuse and waste-related services, and the procurement method is conducted through an open procedure. The project spans a contract period of 60 days and includes community benefits such as targeted recruitment and training, SME and social enterprise development, and community engagement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sectors, ideally those experienced in soil contamination and remediation processes. Companies registered as Waste Carriers with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement criteria stress quality and price, with a greater emphasis on cost competitiveness, allowing SMEs with the right expertise and competitive pricing strategies to grow by securing public sector contracts. Successful bidders could gain significant exposure within the regional jurisdiction of East Ayrshire, bolstering their portfolio and extending their market reach.

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Notice Title

PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal

Notice Description

Disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from the dredge area within Girvan Harbour Channel. Principal elements of the works comprise: -Assessment of material for suitability for disposal to landfill -Remediation of material to make suitable for landfill if required -Removal from quayside, transportation and disposal to licensed landfill facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

Disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from the dredge area within Girvan Harbour Channel. Principal elements of the works comprise: -Assessment of material for suitability for disposal to landfill -Remediation of material to make suitable for landfill if required -Removal from quayside, transportation and disposal to licensed landfill facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035523-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM94 South Ayrshire

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

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