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Bathymetric Surveys Term Contract 2025-2027

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for carrying out multibeam bathymetric surveys at 25 Council sites over a three-year period. The contract, valued at £121,195.00, was signed on 6th November 2024 and is categorized under general public services within the services industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender process, initiated on 19th August 2024, concluded with an award notice on 7th November 2024. The project will take place in Argyll & Bute, and the tender stage included electronic submission of bids, handled exclusively online.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in hydrographic and land surveys, particularly SMEs. Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd, an SME, secured the contract, highlighting the accessibility of smaller enterprises to participate and succeed in public tenders. Companies with expertise in specialised survey equipment and detailed geographic data analysis will find such opportunities well-aligned with their capabilities, offering a pathway for extensive engagement in public sector projects and potential for long-term partnerships with regional authorities like Argyll and Bute Council.

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Notice Title

Bathymetric Surveys Term Contract 2025-2027

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for a supplier to carry out multibeam bathymetric surveys at 25 Council sites over a three year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a requirement for a supplier to carry out multibeam bathymetric surveys at 25 Council sites over a three year period.

Renewal: A new tender will be published in line with the end date of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775530
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,195 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In line with the end date of this contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
MIRELA SIMIONOV
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk, mirela.simionov@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239, +44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPECT LAND & HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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