Planning

D&GC Core Path Infrastructure Improvements New Abbey (Criffel)

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the project titled "D&GC Core Path Infrastructure Improvements New Abbey (Criffel)." This endeavour falls under the general public services category and is classified as works in the location of New Abbey, Criffel, within the UKM92 region. The project, which has an estimated value of £80,000, is focused on upland path construction and repair. As a preliminary notice is set to be published on 14th July 2025, interested parties should note the need for helicopter haulage methods due to the challenging terrain and sensitive habitat.

This upcoming tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in upland path construction and environmental protection. Companies with proven expertise in similar terrain and the ability to transport materials using helicopter haulage would be well-suited to compete. The infrastructure improvements require specific skills in constructing stone features such as pitched steps and water bars, making it an attractive opportunity for firms with capabilities in sustainable construction practices and precision engineering within outdoor environments.

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Notice Title

D&GC Core Path Infrastructure Improvements New Abbey (Criffel)

Notice Description

Upland path improvements and repairs to the popular Criffel core path located a few miles south of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Council require upland path construction specialists to undertake repairs to the aggregate surfacing of the path and construct additional upland path stone features to improve the shedding of water from the path surface. The stone built upland path structures required include the construction of additional stone pitched steps, stone built anchor bars, stone built water bars, and stone lined cross drains. All granite stone and aggregate will have to transported to the site. Helicopter haulage is considered the most effective way of transporting materials and also is the least damaging to the sensitive upland habitat.

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 Upland path improvements and repairs to the popular Criffel core path located a few miles south of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Council require upland path construction specialists to undertake repairs to the aggregate surfacing of the path and construct additional upland path stone features to improve the shedding of water from the path surface. The stone built upland path structures required include the construction of additional stone pitched steps, stone built anchor bars, stone built water bars, and stone lined cross drains. All granite stone and aggregate will have to transported to the site. Helicopter haulage is considered the most effective way of transporting materials and also is the least damaging to the sensitive upland habitat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533589
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates

14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates

14212200 - Aggregates

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

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44110000 - Construction materials

45000000 - Construction work

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533589
    D&GC Core Path Infrastructure Improvements New Abbey (Criffel) - Upland path improvements and repairs to the popular Criffel core path located a few miles south of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Council require upland path construction specialists to undertake repairs to the aggregate surfacing of the path and construct additional upland path stone features to improve the shedding of water from the path surface. The stone built upland path structures required include the construction of additional stone pitched steps, stone built anchor bars, stone built water bars, and stone lined cross drains. All granite stone and aggregate will have to transported to the site. Helicopter haulage is considered the most effective way of transporting materials and also is the least damaging to the sensitive upland habitat.

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