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Alexander Street Public Realm Improvement Project

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Alexander Street Public Realm Improvement Project, managed by West Dunbartonshire Council, focuses on enhancing public spaces in Alexandria. The contract has moved through the full cycle of procurement—from tender to award—with an active contract signed on 12th February 2026 for the completion of works. Situated in Dumbarton (UKM81), the project falls under the industry category of works, specifically public construction with a CPV classification of 45000000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions and comprising an award to M Squared (Scotland) Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The financial impact of the project includes a contract value of £340,153.91 and was officially awarded on 3rd November 2025 after the conclusion of the bid submission period on the same day.

This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and urban development, particularly those adept in public realm improvement works. Companies must have relevant technical experience and capacity, demonstrated through past projects. Economic operators need robust financial standing and required insurance coverages, making it ideal for large and well-established enterprises. Given the demand for expertise in delivering projects of this nature, entering similar tenders could enhance business growth for qualified contractors. The competitive bidding process attracted seven electronic bids, presenting opportunities for local and regional construction firms to participate in government-funded infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Alexander Street Public Realm Improvement Project

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a main construction contractor for the delivery of a series of public realm improvement works throughout Alexander Street in Alexandria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a main construction contractor for the delivery of a series of public realm improvement works throughout Alexander Street in Alexandria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550995
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£471,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,153 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M SQUARED (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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