Tender

Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has initiated an open tender for the "Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build" project. The project, falling under the general public services industry category, aims to replace the existing passenger access system at the Craignure Ferry terminal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. This tender is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 23rd April 2025. The new system is crucial to support ferry services between Craignure and Oban. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the provided submission method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in building and engineering works related to transport infrastructure. Businesses with experience in designing, building, and maintaining ferry terminal systems or similar infrastructure would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows wide participation, encouraging competition and innovation. In addition, the tender includes an Evaluated Community Benefits Clause, which can enhance a business's community engagement and corporate responsibility profile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build

Notice Description

Craignure Ferry terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the isle of Mull and serves as the primary gateway for ferry services to and from the town of Oban on the Scottish mainland.The ferry terminal comprises a landside terminal information centre, a pier with a passenger access boarding system, and an adjacent Ro-Ro linkspan and approach bridge on the northern side of the pier. The current Passenger Access System (PAS) was built by CMAL and adopted by Argyll and Bute Council. It is reaching the end of its design life and a new PAS is required to support the ferry service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Craignure Ferry terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the isle of Mull and serves as the primary gateway for ferry services to and from the town of Oban on the Scottish mainland.The ferry terminal comprises a landside terminal information centre, a pier with a passenger access boarding system, and an adjacent Ro-Ro linkspan and approach bridge on the northern side of the pier. The current Passenger Access System (PAS) was built by CMAL and adopted by Argyll and Bute Council. It is reaching the end of its design life and a new PAS is required to support the ferry service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526807
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

45244000 - Marine construction works

45244100 - Marine installations

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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