Award

Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS)

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated the tender process for the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS). This procurement, valued at £27 million, focuses on infrastructure improvements, including the construction of overnight berthing structures, slipways, localised road enhancements, and the installation of power infrastructure for electric vessel charging at Ardgour and Nether Lochaber in the Highland region (UKM6, UKM63). The tendering process follows a restricted procedure with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website until 7 February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The infrastructure works are scheduled to commence in September 2025, with a contract period of 540 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in large-scale infrastructural projects, particularly those capable of executing complex maritime and road work. Firms with a strong track record in similar public service contracts and technical expertise in dredging, slipway construction, and electric power infrastructure installations will find this project highly suitable. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their portfolio in public sector works, potentially leading to increased market credibility and future contract opportunities with The Highland Council and other regional agencies.

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Notice Title

Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS)

Notice Description

Infrastructure improvement works at Corran Ferry to include overnight berthing structure, slipway, localised road improvements, dredging of seabed and power infrastructure for new electric vessel charging on the Ardgour side, and slipway with alignment structure, marshalling area, new toilet building and dredging of seabed on the Nether Lochaber side.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Infrastructure improvement works at Corran Ferry to include overnight berthing structure, slipway, localised road improvements, dredging of seabed and power infrastructure for new electric vessel charging on the Ardgour side, and slipway with alignment structure, marshalling area, new toilet building and dredging of seabed on the Nether Lochaber side.. Works will commence 26 January 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

45244000 - Marine construction works

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,143,625 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20252 months 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Craig
Contact Email
pdu_procurement@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886603

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

CHARLES BRAND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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