Planning

Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has announced a planned procurement process titled "Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme," under the industry category of general public services. The location for this project is Mill Burn, Millport, with the specific area encompassing Golf Road and West Bay Road. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a market engagement questionnaire to be submitted by 12th February 2025. The Council aims to award the contract in September 2025, commence work in October 2025, and complete the project by March/May 2026. The project involves the construction of a 494-metre diversion culvert and a new flood defence wall to protect 124 island properties from flooding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, flood defence, and civil engineering. Companies with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects will find this contract particularly rewarding. The early contractor involvement policy adopted by North Ayrshire Council ensures that participating businesses can shape the procurement process and provide valuable feedback. The procurement will be carried out via the Public Contract Scotland-Tender, making it an accessible opportunity for businesses familiar with this platform. Successful bidders will contribute to a vital infrastructure project, enhancing their portfolio with a high-impact public service initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about the contract opportunity for the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme. Exact dates have yet to be confirmed however, we hope to award September 2025 to commence October 2025 with completion anticipated to be in March/May 2026. The purpose of this market engagement questionnaire is to give suppliers advanced notice of the project, determine the best route to market, and to help shape the procurement process in terms of any minimum requirements set. NAC are a strong believer in early contractor involvement to ensure the success of projects. We would therefore like to encourage you to participate to ensure your feedback is captured and considered. The procurement process will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. The questionnaire should be returned to William Tomelty, Procurement Team Manager (Sustainability) at williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 12th February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC require the installation of an overflow culvert on the Mill Burn, Millport, from the start of the existing long culvert on Golf Road, downstream of Millport Golf Course, to a new outfall at a new coastal defence wall on West Bay Road. The proposed culvert includes a 494 metre 900mm diameter flow diversion culvert between Golf Road/Kirkton Crescent junction and West Bay Road via Nether Kirkton Farm following the perimeter of existing field boundaries. NAC also requires a 57m section of flood defence wall to be constructed at West Bay Road. The new flood defence wall is to replace the existing wall and will consist of precast concrete units. Please refer to drawing IBE1496-RPS-EN-XX-DR-K-5000 which gives an indication of the route of the proposed diversion culvert and site boundary.. Following the findings of the National Flood Risk Assessment, the development and implementation of the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme has been included as an action in both the first and second Ayrshire Local Flood Risk Management Plan. When complete the scheme will provide a one in 200 year standard of flood protection to 124 island properties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522741
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221220 - Culverts

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Tomelty
Contact Email
williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324354

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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522741&idx=1
    29th January 2025 - Market Engagement Questionnaire - Mill Burn Flood Alleviation Scheme
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522741
    Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about the contract opportunity for the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme. Exact dates have yet to be confirmed however, we hope to award September 2025 to commence October 2025 with completion anticipated to be in March/May 2026. The purpose of this market engagement questionnaire is to give suppliers advanced notice of the project, determine the best route to market, and to help shape the procurement process in terms of any minimum requirements set. NAC are a strong believer in early contractor involvement to ensure the success of projects. We would therefore like to encourage you to participate to ensure your feedback is captured and considered. The procurement process will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. The questionnaire should be returned to William Tomelty, Procurement Team Manager (Sustainability) at williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 12th February 2025.

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