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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme," a significant infrastructure project located in Millport, Great Cumbrae, Scotland. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to address flooding through the construction of a relief culvert and a new sea wall. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st December 2025, with completion expected by 29th May 2026, followed by a 12-month defects liability period. This project falls under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically targeting works. The open procurement method is employed, with electronic submissions required by 10th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in infrastructure and flood protection projects, especially entities proficient in managing projects on an island. With an expected turnover requirement of at least £5 million annually in relevant business areas and various insurance coverages, this tender is particularly suited for established firms with prior experience in similar large-scale construction projects. The tender facilitates business growth through mandatory community benefits, including opportunities in employment, skills development, and partnerships with SMEs. Successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate rigorous quality, health, safety, and environmental management certifications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme which entails the construction of a flood protection scheme on the Mill Burn, Millport. Works are to include a relief culvert to alleviate flooding. The scheme includes an online inlet flow structure in lands adjacent to Golf Road, a 900mm diameter precast concrete pipe (culvert) through agricultural lands (rough grazing), a transition chamber at West Bay Road, a box culvert crossing West Bay Road and connection to a new sea wall to be constructed along West Bay Road. The specifics of this work are outlined in drawing IBE1496-RPS-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0102 and drawing M0851-RPS-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-1100, located at Appendix 3 within the Scope - 3.4 Drawings - 3.4.1 Civils Drawings and 3.4.2 Seawall Drawings which can be found within the Buyer Attachment Area of Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated contract start date is 1st December 2025 until 29th May 2026. Thereafter the 12 months defects liability period will commence. The terms and conditions will be the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract June 2017 (with amendments October 2023) including the core clauses and the clauses for main option A, the option for resolving and avoiding disputes W2 and the secondary options X7, X11, X13, X16, X18, Y(UK)2 and Z Clauses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC will use the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender ("PCS-T") e-tendering system to conduct the tender. The PCS-T system is a secure, web-based channel for buyers and tenderers to conduct tender activities in an auditable environment. This service is provided free of charge for tenderers. Tenders must be submitted using the official tender response format including completion of any online web-form questionnaires or required uploaded documents/attachments. The tender and all accompanying documents must be submitted in English.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545610
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

33141830 - Cement base

44111200 - Cement

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

45247212 - Dam-reinforcement works

45262360 - Cementing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,683,990 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 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
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McFadden Civils Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535864
    Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme which entails the construction of a flood protection scheme on the Mill Burn, Millport. Works are to include a relief culvert to alleviate flooding. The scheme includes an online inlet flow structure in lands adjacent to Golf Road, a 900mm diameter precast concrete pipe (culvert) through agricultural lands (rough grazing), a transition chamber at West Bay Road, a box culvert crossing West Bay Road and connection to a new sea wall to be constructed along West Bay Road. The specifics of this work are outlined in drawing IBE1496-RPS-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0102 and drawing M0851-RPS-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-1100, located at Appendix 3 within the Scope - 3.4 Drawings - 3.4.1 Civils Drawings and 3.4.2 Seawall Drawings which can be found within the Buyer Attachment Area of Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated contract start date is 1st December 2025 until 29th May 2026. Thereafter the 12 months defects liability period will commence. The terms and conditions will be the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract June 2017 (with amendments October 2023) including the core clauses and the clauses for main option A, the option for resolving and avoiding disputes W2 and the secondary options X7, X11, X13, X16, X18, Y(UK)2 and Z Clauses.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545610
    Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the Mill Burn, Millport Flood Protection Scheme which entails the construction of a flood protection scheme on the Mill Burn, Millport. Works are to include a relief culvert to alleviate flooding. The scheme includes an online inlet flow structure in lands adjacent to Golf Road, a 900mm diameter precast concrete pipe (culvert) through agricultural lands (rough grazing), a transition chamber at West Bay Road, a box culvert crossing West Bay Road and connection to a new sea wall to be constructed along West Bay Road. The specifics of this work are outlined in drawing IBE1496-RPS-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0102 and drawing M0851-RPS-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-1100, located at Appendix 3 within the Scope - 3.4 Drawings - 3.4.1 Civils Drawings and 3.4.2 Seawall Drawings which can be found within the Buyer Attachment Area of Public Contracts Scotland-Tender. The anticipated contract start date is 1st December 2025 until 29th May 2026. Thereafter the 12 months defects liability period will commence. The terms and conditions will be the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract June 2017 (with amendments October 2023) including the core clauses and the clauses for main option A, the option for resolving and avoiding disputes W2 and the secondary options X7, X11, X13, X16, X18, Y(UK)2 and Z Clauses.

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