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B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council recently concluded a procurement process for drone survey services following a rock fall at B8035 Mull. The contract, under the title "B8035 Mull Rock fall – drone survey services ITT," falls within the services industry category and took place in the region of UKM63. The open procedure was used for this procurement, and the award was issued on 8th August 2025 to Balmore Group (SCOTLAND) for a value of GBP 4,135. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage for this essential public safety service.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in drone technology and geological surveys, particularly those capable of conducting environmental assessments and risk mitigation plans. Companies engaged in public safety and infrastructure services, especially SMEs, could find similar opportunities appealing as they allow them to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their footprints within regional and local governmental projects. The open nature of the procurement method further enables a wide range of eligible suppliers to partake and showcase their expertise in handling complex environmental challenges.

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Notice Title

B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT

Notice Description

Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMORE GROUP (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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