Award

Maritime Mile Design Consultancy

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the Maritime Mile Design Consultancy tender process, aimed at enhancing the public realm along Irvine Harbourside, called the Maritime Mile. This involves a multidisciplinary consultancy work for the design and administration of civil works, encompassing RIBA stages 2-4, and adhering to Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The awarded contract was signed on 2nd June 2025 to AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, with a contract value of £149,195. This open procedure falls under the services category, specifically coded as 79415200 in the CPV, targeting regional or local authority projects, and covers the region UKM93, Irvine. The project capital works are estimated at £6m, supporting local tourism through the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Notably, there was an extended deadline for submissions, initially set for 4th March 2025 and later moved to 11th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms experienced in delivering high-quality urban design projects and capable of fulfilling roles such as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator. Companies with relevant project management expertise in civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design are well-suited to such opportunities. While the lead design consultancy contract has been awarded to a large firm, smaller businesses, especially those skilled in implementing public ancestry improvement projects, can benefit from sub-contracting opportunities or future similar tenders. Furthermore, the focus on multidisciplinary skills opens pathways for collaborations and partnerships, leveraging expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions for substantial infrastructure developments, promoting economic development in Irvine and the broader Ayrshire region.

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Notice Title

Maritime Mile Design Consultancy

Notice Description

NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC are looking to develop the next phase of the destination development project in Irvine known as the Great Harbour (GH), comprising of three activity hubs along the Harbourside and connections between them with public realm improvements, known as Maritime Mile (MM). The project is supported by Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) investment and seeks to promote the area as a tourism destination for Irvine and the wider Ayrshire Coast. NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537849
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,195 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laurakeane@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522913
    Maritime Mile Design Consultancy - NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537849
    Maritime Mile Design Consultancy - NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.

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