Tender

Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is currently inviting bids for the 'Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction.' This open tender is situated within the industry category of works and focuses on public realm improvements, including footway and carriageway reconstruction and the creation of new cycleways. The project is located in the Argyle Street east area of Glasgow, with submissions accepted electronically. Interested parties must submit their bids by 28th October 2025, which is also the beginning of the award period. This procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility for potential contractors.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, infrastructure enhancement, and urban development. The project, valued at £12,000,000, requires a contractor capable of delivering high-quality public infrastructure improvements, making it suitable for businesses with experience in comprehensive urban projects. The criteria for award include a focus on fair work practices and competitive pricing, suggesting that businesses with robust quality assurance systems and cost-efficient strategies will have a competitive edge. Moreover, adherence to the conditions and requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender, such as health and safety assurances and prompt payment practices, will be crucial for successful participation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction

Notice Description

Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out public realm improvement works in the Argyle Street east area of the city. These works will include reconstruction of footways and carriageways to high quality public realm including creation of new cycleways and green/blue infrastructure.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539277
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.thomson2@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412878637

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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