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Oban Transit Berthing Facility (OTBF) - Phase 2 - Options Appraisal

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for the "Oban Transit Berthing Facility (OTBF) - Phase 2 - Options Appraisal" to Haskoning UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located at the Oban Transit Berthing Facility in the UKM region. The procurement process was completed via a limited award procedure without prior publication, intended to address urgent needs following damage caused by the Storm Eowyn event in January 2025. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 31st July 2025. The council selected this method as alternative frameworks were unavailable at the time due to retendering processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering and structural evaluation services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent repair and design projects. While this contract was not competitively tendered due to exigent circumstances, similar opportunities may arise in the future where direct negotiation and specialised knowledge are crucial. Businesses capable of rapid response and providing detailed structural assessments and design inputs would be well-suited for similar procurement exercises in the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Oban Transit Berthing Facility (OTBF) - Phase 2 - Options Appraisal

Notice Description

Following the Storm Eowyn event in January 2025, the Council has experienced damage to the Oban Transit Berthing Facility units. A dive survey by Shearwater Marine Services was carried out followed by a visit from the Haskoning Engineer to carry out a visual inspection. Haskoning provided a report commenting on the condition of the structure and advising of next steps to prepare an Options Appraisal. Argyll and Bute Council now wish to engage Haskoning to prepare an Options Appraisal, making clear recommendations in respect of each of the breakwater pontoons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointing the supplier will allow for the replacement and repair of two breakwaters which required urgently. The supplier will make recommendations as to the design of the new units and provide supervision/technical oversight at the design and build stage, as and when the breakwaters are settled.. This Phase 2 contract was initially planned to be awarded through the SXL ETC Framework, due to retendering of the framework by the owner, an alternate approach was employed.

Procurement Information

This procurement exercise was orginally planned to be tendered though the SXL ETC FW, when this became unviable the council had to approach the supplier directly as failure to not conduct the surveys for design at OTBF is an untenable position for the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 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
Annabel Travers
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604337

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
1
Supplier Name

HASKONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536694
    Oban Transit Berthing Facility (OTBF) - Phase 2 - Options Appraisal - Following the Storm Eowyn event in January 2025, the Council has experienced damage to the Oban Transit Berthing Facility units. A dive survey by Shearwater Marine Services was carried out followed by a visit from the Haskoning Engineer to carry out a visual inspection. Haskoning provided a report commenting on the condition of the structure and advising of next steps to prepare an Options Appraisal. Argyll and Bute Council now wish to engage Haskoning to prepare an Options Appraisal, making clear recommendations in respect of each of the breakwater pontoons.

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