Award

Linkspans Maintenance Services 2025-2028

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for Linkspans Maintenance Services for the period 2025-2028. This contract covers planned maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs of linkspans at several locations, including Craignure, Campbeltown, Rothesay, Dunoon, and Pork Askaig. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £540,000, was awarded to RL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL & MARINE). Key deadlines included the tender submission deadline on 16th October 2024, with the contract period starting shortly after. The industry category for this procurement is classified under 'General public services' and 'Maintenance and repair services related to specific works', falling under the region UKM63.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with experience in marine and industrial engineering works. The open procedure used in this procurement process allows businesses with relevant qualifications and capabilities to submit competitive bids, fostering business growth through public sector contracts. Companies capable of responding to emergency repair call-outs and providing regular maintenance services would be well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Additionally, the contract allows for a 10% subcontracting, providing further opportunities for smaller subcontractors to participate and gain experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Linkspans Maintenance Services 2025-2028

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for planned maintenance / inspections and emergency call outs / repairs of Linkspans at: 1. Craignure (includes shore power transformer) 2. Campbeltown 3. Rothesay X 3 (includes a Passenger Access Gangway and lifting bridge) 4. Dunoon 5. Pork Askaig

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for planned maintenance / inspections and emergency call outs / repairs of Linkspans at: 1. Craignure (includes shore power transformer) 2. Campbeltown 3. Rothesay X 3 (includes a Passenger Access Gangway and lifting bridge) 4. Dunoon 5. Pork Askaig

Renewal: In line with the end date of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519128
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL & MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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