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Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager

CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)

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Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), located in Port Glasgow, has awarded a contract related to the Port Ellen Terminal Development project on the southern side of the Island of Islay, Scotland, within the transport industry category. The main elements of this procurement involve a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and an NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2), with the latter role contingent upon funding availability. This procurement was structured as a mini competition from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy, under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The final award was made in early 2025, with the contract signed by the chosen supplier Turner & Townsend on 18th February 2025 with an active status.

The awarded tender offers significant opportunities for experienced firms specialising in commercial cost advisory and project management services, particularly those familiar with NEC4 contracts and frameworks. Given the utilisation of a specialised procurement framework, businesses with prior experience in public procurements and those listed on similar frameworks stand a better chance of success. Firms that can demonstrate strong capabilities in project and commercial management within the transport or infrastructure sectors will find this contract an excellent opportunity to contribute to influential regional development projects, boosting their portfolios and expanding their networks within government and public utility sectors.

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Notice Title

Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for Port Ellen Terminal Development. Route to Market - Mini Competition from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy. Lot 9 Project and Commercial Management.

Procurement Information

CMAL has a requirement for a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2 -subject to funding) to administer an NEC4 construction contract for the re-development of the harbour at Port Ellen, Islay. CMAL intend to make an award from Lot 9 of the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for Technical Consultancy Ref 0820. This framework is let under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as per section 9.1.2 of the Scotland Excel General Conditions of Contract for Services. CMAL is defined as a Utility under Regulation 12 of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, meaning a possible technical breach of the Regulations. However CMAL is satisfied that the framework has been awarded competitively using The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, using a process that is very similar to and as equally robust as that in The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Additionally, CMAL is satisfied that they are listed on the Contract Award Notice as being within the group of organisations that can use the framework and the scope of services required are within the scope of the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£498,225 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years 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
CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)
Contact Name
Denise Kyle
Contact Email
procurement@cmassets.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475749920

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524499
    Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529683
    Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.

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