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Project Brief

AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP

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12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group is seeking tenders for the construction of a new Heritage Rolling Stock Shed located at the former Dunaskin Ironworks, Patna, AYR, UK. This project falls under the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion" and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement process is open and follows the open procedure method. Potential bidders have until 25th September 2025 at 12:00 British Summer Time to submit their proposals. The project is valued at £250,000 GBP and aims to commence on 1st October 2025, with an expected completion date by the end of December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in industrial building steelwork. Companies adept in fabricating and installing steel portal frames, as well as those capable of handling roof and cladding requirements, would find a strategic growth avenue. The project invites written submissions in English, and businesses familiar with large-scale, heritage, or recreation-related construction projects might view this opportunity as a potential portfolio enhancement. Given the opportunity's scope and requirements, it is ideal for established construction firms with a track record of handling projects with similar specifications and scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Brief

Notice Description

The proposal consists of the construction of an all-new Heritage Rolling Stock Shed for Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) based in the former Ironworks at Dunaskin, Patna, KA6 7JH. The construction comprises an un-insulated clad portal frame with metal profiled sheeting to wall and roofs, with steel access and roller shutter service doors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Industrial Building Steelwork Designed to BS5950 and fabricated in Accordance with EN1090 Execution Class 2. Steel Framed Building: Length 65.000m, Width 18.000m, Eaves Height 6.500m, Roof Pitch 15o. STEELWORK: To supply for erection on prepared site and concrete foundations, steel portal frame 5.909m centres with 406 x 178 x 60kg UB stanchions with web stiffeners and 356 x 171 x 45kg UB rafters with rafter stays. One gable frame to have 6 No. 305 x 165 x 40kg UB intermediate sub stanchions , the other gable frame to have 2 No. 305 x 165 x 40kg UB intermediate sub stanchions including CHS rafter and side bracing to both end bays, complete with CHS eaves ties. All steelwork to be shotblasted to S.A.2.5 and painted with a 80 micron high build zinc phosphate primer. PURLINS: To supply galvanised steel purlins by Steel Section Ltd bolted to frame at 1.525m centres. Eaves beam to be galvanised steel. ROOF CLADDING: To supply 1000 profile 0.7mm thick Polyester anti condensation coated box profile steel sheets including ridge and verge flashings with all necessary fixings. ROOF LIGHTS: Incorporate 80 No. 1.525m GRP class 3 roof lights in roof cladding positioned to suit customer's requirements. RAINWATER GOODS: Eaves to have standard galvanised steel box gutter fixed externally to brackets welded onto stanchions, complete with 4 No. 110mm O UPVC downpipes to each side, including mastic sealed joints. END CLADDING: Both gable ends to be clad down to 6.500m below eaves level, with 0.7mm thick Polyester coated box profile steel sheets on galvanised steel sheeting rails. Complete with a drip cill. SIDE CLADDING: Both sides to be clad down to 6.500m below eaves level, with 0.7mm thick Polyester coated box profile steel sheets on galvanised steel sheeting rails. Complete with a drip cill. DOORS: 3 and allow for potential 4 No. Door Ways to be 4.500m wide x 5.500m high, positioned 3 on one gable end and possibly one on the other gable end. 5 No. Personnel Doors in Goosewing Grey with external multi-point locking. (additional cost for different colours will be applied if required) - framed with cold rolled steel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539167
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP
Contact Name
Sarah Taylor
Contact Email
info@doonvalleyrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7788934992

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 7JH
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Doon Valley
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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