Planning

Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of significant infrastructure improvements at Craignure Pier and Ferry Terminal. The contract, titled "Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works," falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is located in Craignure, Argyll, within the UKM63 region. This tender involves the replacement and upgrade of the terminal's infrastructure to accommodate new vessels and ensure year-round reliable berthing. The planning documents were published on 12 March 2025, and the notice indicates future tendering is expected around Q3/Q4 2025. The initiative is classified under CPV code 45241300 and complies with the legal basis set by directive 32014L0024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with experience in maritime projects. The works will involve increasing berth capacity, improving resilience against challenging weather conditions, and enhancing overall terminal operations. There's also a need for modern terminal buildings and improved vehicle marshalling yards. Companies that specialise in resilient infrastructure solutions, modern facility construction, and efficient transportation systems will find this tender particularly suitable. Involvement in such a critical and large-scale public work can significantly enhance a business’s portfolio and expand its growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works

Notice Description

The existing pier and passenger facilities at Craignure are life expired and new infrastructure will support the deployment of new vessels on the route and wider ferry network as follows: - Replace the existing terminal infrastructure, parts of which are in poor condition, deteriorating or have limited structural capacity. - Increase berth capacity at the new ferry terminal to allow the full range of design vessels to be safely accommodated. - Ensure vessels can reliably berth year-round at the new ferry terminal, including in challenging weather conditions and overnight, to reduce weather-related cancellations and improve the winter timetable. - Increase resilience of the new ferry terminal operations. - Allow safe and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for both vehicles and foot passengers, including those with impaired mobility and wheelchair users. - Increase capacity of the new vehicle marshalling yard in line with industry standards, addressing congestion on the A849. - Provide a new terminal building with modern facilities, meeting staff and passenger demand. - Provide access for RNLI lifeboat, which is used for medical evacuations from Mull to the mainland; and - Maintain the operational ferry service during construction works, avoiding and minimising disruption to the ferry service as far as practicable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing pier and passenger facilities at Craignure are life expired and new infrastructure will support the deployment of new vessels on the route and wider ferry network as follows: - Replace the existing terminal infrastructure, parts of which are in poor condition, deteriorating or have limited structural capacity. - Increase berth capacity at the new ferry terminal to allow the full range of design vessels to be safely accommodated. - Ensure vessels can reliably berth year-round at the new ferry terminal, including in challenging weather conditions and overnight, to reduce weather-related cancellations and improve the winter timetable. - Increase resilience of the new ferry terminal operations. - Allow safe and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for both vehicles and foot passengers, including those with impaired mobility and wheelchair users. - Increase capacity of the new vehicle marshalling yard in line with industry standards, addressing congestion on the A849. - Provide a new terminal building with modern facilities, meeting staff and passenger demand. - Provide access for RNLI lifeboat, which is used for medical evacuations from Mull to the mainland; and - Maintain the operational ferry service during construction works, avoiding and minimising disruption to the ferry service as far as practicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525824
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213341 - Ferry terminal building construction work

45241300 - Pier construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 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
Not specified
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

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