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Fort William Waste Transfer Station

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Highland Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a Fort William Waste Transfer Station. This project involves the construction of a steel portal frame waste transfer station and includes the design element within the contract. The contractor, Clark Contracts Limited, will manage all aspects including foundations, floor slab, earthworks, access roads, paved yard, welfare unit, weigh bridge, drainage, and lighting. Located in Fort William (postcode PH33 6PR), the project is classified under CPV codes 45232470 and 45200000. The procurement process was conducted through a restricted procedure, with the works set to commence on 29 August 2024, and the contract signing finalized on 10 October 2024 for a value of GBP 2,449,551.69.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering, particularly those specialising in infrastructure projects. SMEs such as Clark Contracts Limited, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that companies with expertise in steel structures and complex site preparation can thrive. Other businesses providing complementary services, such as waste management, haulage, and site excavation, may find subcontracting opportunities as part of this large-scale project. The selective nature of the procurement method ensures that only qualified firms with proven capabilities and compliance with quality and environmental standards can participate, enhancing the competitive landscape and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Fort William Waste Transfer Station

Notice Description

Construction of a steel portal frame waste transfer station. The contractor will be responsible for the building design element within the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a 48m x 23m x 11m high steel portal frame waste transfer station, foundations and floor slab, earthworks, access roads, paved yard, welfare Unit and Weigh Bridge, drainage, and lighting. The contractor will be responsible for the building design element within the contract. The site is a previous quarry and material processing site and as such is classified as brown field. The contractor will excavate, and haul specified stockpiled materials to a disposal site provided by the Client prior to construction of the waste transfer station.. The Works are anticipated to commence 29 August 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523099
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45232470 - Waste transfer station

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,449,551 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Craig
Contact Email
pdu_procurement@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7748268604

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARK CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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