Planning

Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Argyll and Bute Council. This tender, crucial for progressing the development of a new pier at Craignure, seeks a management consultant to develop the Final Business Case and refine the design to RIBA stage 4. The location of service delivery is Craignure, under the UKM63 region, with the procurement primarily classified under services in the General Public Services category. A future notice for this tender is anticipated to be published on 15th September 2025, signaling critical progression points for interested parties.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in project management and design within the public infrastructure sector. Companies experienced in supporting public sector projects, particularly those involving complex development and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can secure growth through high-profile exposure and collaboration with local government authorities. The focus on the latest technologies and public engagement presents a dynamic and modern challenge, potentially leading to further opportunities in regional development planning and consultancy.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services

Notice Description

This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325
    Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services - This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743-2025-08-20T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-08-20T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-2",
            "name": "Argyll and Bute Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Argyll and Bute Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kilmory",
                "locality": "Lochgilphead",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "PA31 8RT"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Samantha Torrie",
                "email": "samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1546604145",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Argyll and Bute Council",
        "id": "org-2"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "AUG537325",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services",
                "description": "This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743",
        "title": "Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services",
        "description": "This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "71311300",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "71530000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72224000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "73220000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79415200",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79419000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "71311000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Craignure"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM63"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-09-15T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "72224000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807743. (SC Ref:807743)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice"
}