Award

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Whitesands Project, led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, has reached the award stage. This contract involves flood protection and public realm improvements at Whitesands, Dumfries. The project, which encompasses Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Main Works Construction, is valued at £37.5 million. The supplier for this contract is McLaughlin & Harvey. The project location is within the UKM92 region, and the procurement followed an open procedure under the works category. Procurement activities include activities such as site management and infrastructure planning, with the intention to commence work in July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for those in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Companies with expertise in flood defence systems, public infrastructure, and urban planning may find this engagement particularly beneficial. As the process involved an open procedure, it was competitive, which can be insightful for large firms aiming to consolidate their presence in the regional infrastructure sector. The Council prioritises quality and price, which highlights opportunities for businesses capable of delivering value-efficiently. Such projects not only provide substantial contract values but also contribute to portfolio enhancement for firms involved.

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Notice Title

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

Notice Description

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme and Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Main Works Construction

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council ("The Employer") requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to support the detailed design development of the Whitesands Project through Early Contractor Involvement, including the production of a Report to detail the proposed methodology, findings and considerations relating to the delivery of the Whitesands Project. It is the Employer's intention to appoint a single Consultant to deliver the ECI and the subsequent Main Works Construction through a two-stage process: - Stage 1 - Early Contractor Involvement ("ECI") - Stage 2 - Main Works Construction ("Main Works") Stage 1 - Early Contract Involvement The Consultant is required to provide construction-focused advice and expertise to be considered throughout the detailed design in support of Gateway 3 work. This includes collaborating with the Scheme designers to ensure constructability of the Scheme, attending detailed design workshops, optimising cost and efficiency, and offering Consultant insights pre-construction. Stage 2 - Main Works Construction The Council would expect the chosen supplier to lead on delivery of the Main Works Construction, with elements including, but not limited to: - Health and Safety Management (CDM 2015) - Site Planning and Management - Waste Management - Traffic Management - Planning and License Condition Discharge. Contract Award value is estimated using the previously published contract value of 37.5m GBP as this notice is for both Stage 1 - ECI and Stage 2 - Main Works Construction. This notice is subject to modification upon decision to proceed with Stage 2 if approval granted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792098
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Mclachlan, Terri Trainor
Contact Email
procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk, terri.trainor@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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