Award

Balnagask Motte - Reinstatement of Historical Asset (8280)

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the "Balnagask Motte - Reinstatement of Historical Asset" project, now at the award stage in the procurement process. This contract involves structural remedial works, including earthworks, wall height reduction, and erection of a new blockwork retaining wall, aimed at restoring the historical site's integrity in Aberdeen, specifically in the region UKM50. The project was procured through an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 21 August 2025, for a total value of £196,947.78. The industry category is works, falling under the CPV code 45210000. The main buyer is Aberdeen City Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and engineering firms, particularly those with expertise in heritage and structural remediation, to expand their influence within the public sector and heritage conservation. Businesses capable of handling complex structural projects and familiar with public contract procedures in the UK are well-suited to compete. As the contract was successfully awarded to Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) Limited, a local SME, this showcases the opportunities that smaller, regional enterprises have in securing public contracts and contributing to local economic growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Balnagask Motte - Reinstatement of Historical Asset (8280)

Notice Description

The works comprise the structural remedial works to return the dilapidated boundary wall to a safe state while improving the appearance of the supporting structure. The works will include earthworks to remove material to the rear of the wall, down-takings to reduce wall height and erection of new blockwork retaining wall stem and making good of footway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works comprise the structural remedial works to return the dilapidated boundary wall to a safe state while improving the appearance of the supporting structure. The works will include earthworks to remove material to the rear of the wall, down-takings to reduce wall height and erection of new blockwork retaining wall stem and making good of footway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792557
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,947 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ross Stevenson
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, rstevenson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER CONSTRUCTION (ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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