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Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the ground investigation works related to the Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road, with the objective of gathering geotechnical parameters and contamination data. This project falls within the 'works' industry category and is located in Aberdeen, specifically at Hareness Road, Coast Road. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, being the awarded supplier. The award stage was marked complete on 10th November 2023, and the contract is valued at £415,733 GBP. The project contributes to the detailed design phase of the link road and bridge, addressing risks from the Geotechnical Risk Register.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the fields of geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting. SMEs, in particular, stand a good chance in competing for similar contracts needing agile and specialised services. The procurement requirements included the necessity of membership in a pertinent professional body, insurance thresholds, and completion of previous commissions in ground investigation works. Companies that align themselves with Quality and Environmental Management Standards like BS EN ISO 9001:2015 will find themselves well-prepared to pursue future business with the Aberdeen City Council or similar authorities managing infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to undertake the main ground investigation (GI) works to provide geotechnical parameters and contamination / land quality data to provide information on the ground conditions beneath the proposed Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road to aid detailed design of the Link Road and associated bridge and also investigate the risks identified within the Geotechnical Risk Register for the Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main objectives of the Ground Investigation are summarised as follows: - Investigate the ground conditions across the Scheme. - Information for an assessment of ground conditions and geotechnical parameters for the design of the Scheme, through geotechnical in-situ and laboratory testing. - Determination of insitu CBR values to facilitate pavement design. - Investigate road surface to provide information on existing road design and formation. - Undertake geo-environmental laboratory testing to determine potential risks to the Scheme posed by on site contamination, especially relating to areas close to the former landfill (known and unknown locations) within the Scheme. - Investigate and monitor the gas and groundwater regime. - Provide information on potential suitability of site-won material from cuttings and its acceptability for re-use in proposed areas of fill. - Identify existing utilities across the site by carrying out on utility mapping survey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726344
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,733 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2023 - 4 Sep 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd

Further Information

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