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Planing of Road Surfaces Framework 2025-2026

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for the "Planing of Road Surfaces Framework 2025-2026" in the industry category of works, specifically focussing on road surface planing. The procurement process involved an open procedure, and the contract has been finalised as of 29th July 2025. The framework, which encompasses the Argyll and Bute region, sought to appoint contractors to enhance the road infrastructure. The tender was part of a planned procurement stage with a closing date for bids on 26th June 2025, also marking the beginning of the award period. The initiative was handled via electronic submissions, ensuring efficient participation.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in roadworks and civil engineering, offering a pathway to collaborate with a renowned local authority like Argyll and Bute Council. SMEs, such as those involved in small to medium-scale civil engineering projects, are particularly well-suited to compete and benefit, considering the council's openness to electronic bidding and engagement in regional projects. The framework agreement could potentially lead to further opportunities in road infrastructure, encouraging ongoing business growth in public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Planing of Road Surfaces Framework 2025-2026

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint contractors to a framework for Planing of road surfaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint contractors to a framework for Planing of road surfaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799753
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233200 - Various surface works

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233252 - Surface work for streets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lewis Cowburgh
Contact Email
lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586604484

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

E & J DOUGLAS AND SONS

HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP

J H CIVIL ENGINEERING

JOHN MCGEADY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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