Planning

Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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

Argyll and Bute Council is planning a procurement process for the design and construction of a new Passenger Access System (PAS) at Craignure Pier, located on the Isle of Mull. Operating as the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with services to Oban, this project falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the planned procurement notice having been issued. Important upcoming dates include a future notice date of 10th March 2025. The location for this procurement is the Isle of Mull in the region of UKM63.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure projects, as well as those with expertise in marine and ferry terminal facilities. The project will require a comprehensive design and build approach, making it ideal for companies that have experience in delivering complex works. SMEs or larger enterprises with capabilities in handling public service infrastructures and those with a robust track record in similar high-profile projects will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths, potentially leading to substantial business growth and enhanced market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build

Notice Description

Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523289
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

45244000 - Marine construction works

45244100 - Marine installations

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Appleby
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555232

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523289
    Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build - Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

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