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PS-22-74 - Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

06 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Ayrshire Council involves the provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC) project. The focus of this project lies within the industry category of general public services, specifically addressing engineering consultancy services under CPV codes such as 71310000. The location for this procurement is region UKM93 in Kilmarnock, with the contracting authority based at the Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ. The most recent procurement stage was an unsuccessful award, evidenced by the discontinuation of the project as of 11th September 2025. Previously, the tendering stage was active with an open procedure procurement method, originally announced on 6th May 2022 with a submission deadline set for the 7th June 2022 at 12:00.

This tender represented an opportunity for civil and structural engineering firms to contribute to shaping crucial infrastructure within the AMIC project. Firms specialising in delivering high-quality engineering services with an eye for innovative design development would have found this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio. The procurement process emphasised quality and cost-effectiveness, with criteria aligned at 30% for quality and 70% for price. Participation in such projects can present significant growth opportunities for SMEs and larger enterprises alike, particularly those ensuring a credit score of at least 30 under Creditsafe, while offering substantial public and employer liability insurance coverage. Moreover, the tender highlighted community benefits like targeted recruitment and training, providing additional opportunities for businesses dedicated to fostering social impact alongside commercial success.

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Notice Title

PS-22-74 - Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC)

Notice Description

The provision of Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Schedule of Services and Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in the Schedule of Services and Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC) project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000692443
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields, Maxine Baird
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, maxine.baird@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000, +44 7393008059

Buyer Location

Locality
KA3 7BU
Postcode
KA18 1TF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447705
    PS-22-74 - Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC) - The provision of Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Schedule of Services and Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539048
    PS-22-74 - Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor (AMIC) - The provision of Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy to contribute to the overall project design development, through the provision of the activities highlighted in Schedule of Services and Design Responsibility Matrix, for the Ayrshire Manufacturing Investment Corridor project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

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