Award

Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating through its Rural Payments and Inspections department, has reached the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026." This contract pertains to the services industry and focuses on the operation and maintenance of the private water supply to the townships of Lochportain, Cheesebay, and Hoebeg in North Uist, part of the Outer Hebrides. The project is governed by strict regulations to ensure water quality, complying with the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The contract was awarded to George Mac Aulay, with a signed agreement on 6th September 2025, and an award value of £38,633.91. The tender began on 22nd July 2025 and falls under the services procurement category, specifically targeting water mains and the operation of water supplies.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in services related to water supply systems, operation, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale utility operations and meeting regulatory standards would find this contract appealing. The procurement process reflects a focus on operational efficiency and compliance with local authority regulations, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality service solutions under stringent conditions. This award signals potential for future contracts in similar domains, nurturing long-term business relationships with governmental bodies like the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026

Notice Description

RPID currently maintain the private water supply serving the townships of Lochportain, Cheesebay and Hoebeg located within the Scottish Ministers' Newton Estate, Isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.The supply includes an intake at Loch nan Cointich, approximately 10 km of water main, and point of use (POU) or a point of entry (POE) water treatment systems located in around 32 properties served.The supply is now registered with and regulated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar under the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Water (Scotland) Act 1980.The contract includes activities necessary to ensure water quality meets requirements set by Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, plus relevant parts of the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and Water (Scotland) Act 1980.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798176
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

44161200 - Water mains

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,633 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS FIFE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

STIRLING COUNCIL

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Estates, Finance and Business Support, NSS/SNBTS Procurement, Procurement, Workplace:Contracts
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk, samantha.honeyman@nhs.scot, sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542, +44 1313705250, +44 1314793610, +44 1415745750, +44 1786404040, +44 3000676000, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01592 648100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ADAMSONS DRINKS

CACKETTE PROJECTS

DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

EKOS

FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING

GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES

GEORGE MAC AULAY

HARVEY NASH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

JACKSON TRAWLS

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

MORGAN HUNT

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

THE LINES BETWEEN

TOGETHER (SCOTTISH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

TURNER & TOWNSEND

WALKER FIRE (UK

WILLIAM YULE & SON

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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