Tender

Smith Quay Extension - Professional Services Contract

PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Peterhead Port Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Smith Quay Extension - Professional Services Contract" within the industry category of construction project management services. This procurement, valued at £750,000, aims to engage a consultant to manage and supervise the construction of a 30 million GBP extension to Smith Quay, located in Peterhead, with the main address at Smith Quay, Peterhead, AB421DW. The open procedure is being utilized for this tender process, with submissions accepted electronically until 29th June 2026 by 11:00 AM. The project involves extending the quay by 83 metres and includes various infrastructure developments. The awarding process is expected to commence on 29th June 2026 at noon, at the Peterhead Port Authority, which is both the buyer and the central purchasing body.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marine construction project management and supervision, particularly those with expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects under the NEC4 framework. The requirement for external audits, including ISO standards for quality, safety, and environment, ensures that businesses demonstrating excellent compliance and management processes will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in using cloud-based document management systems and working within the legal and contractual frameworks will find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities. Successful bidders can look forward to contributing to a significant port extension project, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market standing in port-related activities.

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Notice Title

Smith Quay Extension - Professional Services Contract

Notice Description

Peterhead Port Authority are seeking to engage a Consultant to Project Manage and Supervise the construction of a 30 million GBP extension to Smith Quay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Professional Services relating to the Works, includes provision of Project Manager NEC4 and Supervising Engineer NEC4 services. The Works valued at 30 million GBP involve the construction of an 83m extension to the existing 120m long Smith Quay along with a Mooring dolphin, 10000m2 of concrete paved laydown areas and associated site infrastructure and quayside furniture. Peterhead Port Authority have engaged NIRAS to develop and complete the design and McLaughlan & Harvey Limited has been engaged under the SCAPE Scotland Utilities Framework Agreement framework to provide early contractor input during the design stage and are expected to be confirmed to deliver the works under the SCAPE Agreement.

Renewal: In the event that the construction works are delayed, the scope of the Professional Services will continue until the final completion of the Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054293-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 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
PETERHEAD PORT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERHEAD
Postcode
AB42 1DW
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Peterhead North and Rattray
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

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