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09 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described in this document pertains to Moray Council's project titled "Award of 18/0375 MC03 LUF Reimagining the Sawmill Ground Investigation". This project falls under the industry category of ground investigation work and services, with a specific focus on geotechnical support for the development of The Reimagined Sawmill Site in Elgin, Scotland. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract has been signed with AtkinsRéalis UK Limited on 4th September 2025. The procurement method involved was through the Scotland Excel framework Building Construction Consultancy 0920 Framework, specifically under Lot 2 (Region D) – Civil and Structural Engineering. The tender period ended on 7th December 2025, indicating that the deadline for submissions has passed.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation services and geotechnical support within the civil and structural engineering sectors. Since the contract has already been awarded, firms in similar categories can gain insights into the types of services and expertise required by local councils. Businesses with a focus on providing robust commercial and technical support as defined by framework agreements would have been well-suited to compete. Looking forward, companies can position themselves for future projects by aligning their services with the standards and criteria outlined in this successful bid.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of 18/0375 MC03 LUF Reimagining the Sawmill Ground Investigation

Notice Description

The purpose of this Service is to provide Geotechnical Support to the development of The Reimagined Sawmill Site, provided under the Scotland Excel framework Building Construction Consultancy 0920 Framework. Lot 2 (Region D) - Civil and Structural Engineering.Option 1 - Commercial only, with technical scores being kept from the framework tender process.To create an electronic response go to the following link https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/supplier/postbox/ResponseWorkspace.aspxThe buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791453
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moray Council
Additional Buyers

APUC Limited on behalf of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

APUC Limited on behalf of UHI Argyll

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

SRUC

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

Stirling Council

Supplier Development Programme /South Lanarkshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Highland Council

University of Strathclyde

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
51
Supplier Names

A M Dunbar Electrical Contractor

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Anderson Anderson and Brown

Arc Marquees Ltd

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Avison Young (UK) Limited

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Bucher Municipal Limited

Chiptech International Limited

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd (Quick Quotes)

Claremont Office Furniture Limited

Clyde Scaffolding Ltd

Core Cut Ltd

DMFCA Ltd

Dentsu Creative, a trading division of Dentsu UK Ltd

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd

G McNaughton & Son (Plant Hire) Ltd

GVAV

HUB Parking Technology a Business Unit of FAAC (UK)

Harvey Nash Limited

Henderson Loggie

Heron Bros. Ltd.

Highland Heating Management Ltd

Howell Marine Consulting

IDEAGEN Ltd

Influential Software Services Ltd

Integrated Environments Ltd

Ironside Farrar

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Korn Ferry (UK) Limited

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Marshall Construction Ltd

Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

OX IT Solutions

PSquare Limited

Pat Munro Construction Ltd

Procast Building Contractors Ltd.

Ray Black Consulting Ltd.

Ross MacArthur Contractors

Sharp Business Systems Uk Plc

Smart Travel

Spectrum.Life

THE SME CLINIC

The Diffley Partnership Limited

Trossachs Ecology

VWS Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Walk In The Gate Ltd (Trading as The Gate Worldwide)

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

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