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Strathcarron Bridge Options Report

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, located in Inverness, embarked on a procurement process to engage in a service contract concerning the "Strathcarron Bridge Options Report". This tender falls within the industry category of general public services, with a focus on structural engineering (CPV 71000000). The procurement process utilised an open procedure, indicating its accessibility to all interested entities capable of fulfilling the requirements. The project aimed to conduct an extensive optioneering study for the repair or replacement of the Strathcarron Bridge, with a specific emphasis on flood modelling and structural assessments. The procurement stage is now complete, as the contract was awarded on 8th July 2025 to Mott MacDonald Limited. Key locations related to this project include the bridge site near Strathcarron Village in the UKM61 region, with the total contract valued at £84,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specializing in engineering consultancy, flood modelling, and structural analysis. Businesses experienced in civil and infrastructure projects are well-positioned to benefit from future opportunities of this nature, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive assessments for public sector clients. Organisations that can provide expert insights into flood risk, structural integrity, and sustainable engineering solutions could establish themselves as preferred partners for upcoming projects. Participating in such tenders can lead to increased visibility and credibility in public procurement markets, contributing to business growth and expansion in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strathcarron Bridge Options Report

Notice Description

Optioneering report regarding repairing or replacement of Strathcarron Bridge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to carry out an optioneering study on Strathcarron Bridge in order to inform recommendations for replacement or strengthening of the bridge. The service must include flood modelling to inform proposed options for the replacement of the bridge and possible raising of the approach roads. The supplier must identify sources of flooding and define a suitable model. Structural calculations are also required to determine if the existing structure is capable of carrying normal traffic loads as per CS 454. If it is found that the structure is unable to carry normal traffic loads, the bidder must identify the requirements for strengthening of the structure in order to carry the full loads.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796843
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joel Brooks
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk, joel.brooks@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600, +44 7881271008

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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