Tender

PS/25/230 - Slope Regrade Works and Culvert Extension - A713 Polnessan

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Slope Regrade Works and Culvert Extension" project along the A713 Polnessan, East Ayrshire. The contract notice, identified by APR553101, was published on 1st April 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 1st May 2026, followed by bid opening at the same time. This open procedure involves significant works aimed at slope stabilization and infrastructure enhancement along the specified route. The project falls under the "General public services" industry category and takes place in the UKM93 region. Businesses interested in participating must submit their tenders electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland portal, and the contract is expected to last approximately 120 days from the award date.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering, particularly those experienced in earthworks and infrastructural developments, to expand their portfolio by participating in a publicly funded project. Companies with a proven track record in similar works, as well as the necessary financial standing and insurance coverage, stand a good chance of securing this contract. Tenderers must demonstrate compliance with industry standards such as BS ISO certifications and have a solid health, safety, and environmental management framework. With a minimum turnover requirement and mandatory qualifications, this tender is ideally suited to well-established firms that can meet comprehensive technical and economic criteria, thereby enabling business growth through enhanced visibility and experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

PS/25/230 - Slope Regrade Works and Culvert Extension - A713 Polnessan

Notice Description

This project consists of slope regrade works and culvert extension along the A713 Polnessan, East Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Slope regrade works and culvert extension along the A713, Polnessan. The main works are associated with the installation of 65ln m of earthworks slope in order to provide retention to the section of the A713 where there were notable signs of cracking and slope instability. The intention for the proposed slope regrading earthworks is to improve the overall long term global slope stability.

Options: Includes any unforseen works associated with the main works in or around this site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820520
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553101
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

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45221220 - Culverts

45232452 - Drainage works

45233142 - Road-repair works

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45262522 - Masonry work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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