Planning

D&GC Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Core Path 12 Improvements

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a public procurement for improvements to Core Path 12, the "Hugh Paton path," located in Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas. This project involves the removal of the old boardwalk and the installation of a new boardwalk, accompanied by necessary access infrastructure. The procurement falls under the category of general public services with a specific focus on works, and it is in the planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 1st July 2025. The projected budget for this tender is £70,000. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware of the location, Auchencairn in Castle Douglas, within the UKM92 region.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in outdoor infrastructure projects like boardwalks and pathways. Companies providing services such as timber supply, boardwalk construction, and vegetation management might find this project especially relevant. With an emphasis on enhancing community infrastructure, this tender offers a pathway for local and specialised contractors to showcase their expertise and contribute to the development of public amenities, potentially leading to further business growth and opportunities in similar regional projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D&GC Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Core Path 12 Improvements

Notice Description

Removal of old boardwalk and installation of new boardwalk and associated access infrastructure on core path 12 "Hugh Paton path" Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quick Quote to market to address past experience on similar projects, approach and methodology and Community Benefits to carry out the works: Purpose Removal of old boardwalk and installation of new boardwalk and associated access infrastructure on core path 12 "Hugh Paton path" Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Works required 1. Dismantling, removal, and disposal to certified site of 302 linear metres of timber boardwalk 2. Supply and construction of three sections of new timber boardwalk with, non-slip strips and accessible ramps at each end comprising - - 1 x boardwalk 40 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end - 1 x boardwalk 180 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end - 1 x boardwalk 82 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end 3. Supply and Installation of x1 number, 1 -way self-closing gate, material - metal or timber 4. Supply and construction of accessible timber ramps to existing x4 small time bridges 5. Vegetation clearance - 30 linear meters of Gorse cleared 1 metre width each side of path 6. Vegetation clearance - 30 linear metres of rush / grass cutting/ strimming at bridges. Additional information attached

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533014
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34928220 - Fencing components

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44110000 - Construction materials

45000000 - Construction work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cirw.procurement@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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