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Ardbeg Seawall Works

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ardbeg Seawall Works" was initiated by Argyll and Bute Council in Lochgilphead, UK. The main objective was to carry out permanent works on two sections of masonry wall that had previously been temporarily repaired. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services with a specific classification in construction (CPV code 45220000). Located in Ardbeg, the tender underwent the open procedure method, and the contract was awarded to Ross MacArthur Contractors. The process moved from the tender stage, which was active until 3rd September 2025, to the award and the contract signing on 7th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector seeking to expand their portfolio through public infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ross MacArthur Contractors, which successfully secured the contract valued at GBP 568,933, demonstrate suitability for such projects. Companies capable of offering comprehensive masonry repair solutions and permanent works installations are particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, the requirement for community benefits proposals encourages participating companies to enhance their social value offerings, potentially opening avenues for further collaboration and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Ardbeg Seawall Works

Notice Description

Two sections of masonry wall have previously collapsed and were temporarily repaired using Legato blocks. These walls are positioned in front of the original wall alignment and backfilled with granular material. Argyll and Bute Council require a contractor to carry out the permanent works .

Lot Information

Lot 1

Two sections of masonry wall have previously collapsed and were temporarily repaired using Legato blocks. These walls are positioned in front of the original wall alignment and backfilled with granular material. Argyll and Bute Council require a contractor to carry out the permanent works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540898
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£568,933 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 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, Lewis Cowburgh
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk, lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604484

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

ROSS MACARTHUR CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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