Tender

Stronsay Channel Dredging

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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Tender

23 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority), based in Kirkwall, has initiated an open tender process for the Stronsay Channel Dredging project, part of the general public services industry category. The project involves maintenance dredging of the approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay, and the completion of pre and post-surveys of the shipping channel. Interested contractors are invited to submit electronic responses for this works procurement by 12:00 on 13th June 2025. The project maintains an active status and is valued at £120,000 GBP. The tender stage is currently open, with the subsequent award period starting immediately after the submission deadline, also on 13th June 2025. This opportunity is located within the UKM65 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for marine contractors experienced in dredging and related survey works. Companies with expertise in this area and those capable of delivering the necessary technical and equipment specifications to comply with maritime licence terms will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process is straightforward, employing an open procedure that encourages submissions from a wide range of suitably qualified enterprises. Successful participation could lead to further contracting opportunities with the Orkney Islands Council and potentially more projects involving similar marine engineering tasks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stronsay Channel Dredging

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced marine contractors to carryout maintenance dredging of approaches to Whitehall Pier, Stronsay. The works to be carried out will include, plough dredging along with pre and post completion hydrographic surveys of the shipping channel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are to deliver maintenance dredging works(plough dredging) and associated survey works to the Stronsay Harbour approach channel. The Contractor provides information including method statements and plant and equipment specifications necessary to satisfy terms of Marine License that the Client has submitted for the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799670
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530992
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
David Custer - Service Manager Engineering
Contact Email
david.custer@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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