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Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation

FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

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31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners have initiated a two-stage procurement exercise for ground investigation works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP), labelled as "Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation". This tender, falling under the 'works' industry category, involves both marine and land-based boreholes and other analyses. Located in Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire, the project has a budget of £4,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 7th March 2025 and the anticipated start of the contract on 2nd June 2025. This restricted procedure aims to shortlist 3 to 5 candidates to progress to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, with full documentation accessible electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ground investigation and related services. Qualified contractors can benefit from a substantial project that emphasizes marine and land-based geotechnical work, which includes boreholes and sand grading analysis. Companies with expertise in similar harbour and marine development projects will find this contract particularly advantageous. Businesses that can demonstrate robust technical and economic capabilities are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process, potentially leading to further opportunities and recognition within the industry. The project promises to be a landmark development under the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan, fostering long-term growth for the selected contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation

Notice Description

This a two stage procurement exercise with SPD as the first stage, shortlisting 3 to 5 tenderers to progress to ITT stage for the Ground Investigation Works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to carry out Intrusive Ground Investigation Works at Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Works comprise of a total 103 no. marine and 4 no. land-based boreholes, 13 no. grab samples for sand grading analysis and 6 no. vibrocores for dredge analysis to be carried out with associated testing and reporting to inform the design of the New South Harbour development. An optional 41 no. marine-based boreholes may be carried out within the existing Fraserburgh Harbour limits, depending on funding and scope of works requirements. It is currently envisaged that the works shall be tendered as a single package, however the boreholes to be carried out within the existing harbour shall remain an option in the contract with the main focus on the ground investigations for the New South Harbour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522915
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
Pamela Neri
Contact Email
projects@fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRASERBURGH
Postcode
AB43 9BR
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Fraserburgh and District
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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