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

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council procured civil engineering works to improve slope stability and drainage on the A713 at Polnessan, East Ayrshire. The single project involved regrading an earthworks slope over approximately 65 linear metres to provide retention where cracking and slope instability had been identified, together with extending a culvert. The scope also allowed for unforeseen works associated with the main works at or around the site. This is a roads and infrastructure construction requirement, including earthworks, structural works and a new box culvert extension. Delivery is at the A713 Polnessan site, for East Ayrshire Council. The selected contractor is based in Omagh and is classified as an SME. The requirement included electronic ordering and payment arrangements and required submissions in English.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. It used a single lot and an open procedure. The tender deadline and bid opening were 1 May 2026 at 12:00, with a 120-day contract period and no renewal. McFadden Civils Limited was awarded the contract, which was signed on 3 July 2026, at £524,715. Nine electronic bids were received, including seven from SMEs. Evaluation required relevant technical experience, economic and financial standing, and organisational suitability. Tenderers needed two comparable road-environment projects from the previous five years, covering earthworks, structural works and a box culvert extension. The process also assessed turnover, insurance, financial risk, quality management, health and safety, environmental management, statutory roadworks qualifications, UKAS-accredited sampling personnel and UKAS-approved laboratory testing.

This award shows a defined requirement for contractors able to deliver civil engineering works in a live or operational road environment, combining slope stabilisation earthworks, structural construction and culvert installation. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable delivery of projects with similar scope, size and complexity, supported by two recent comparable references. The work suits an established roads and infrastructure contractor with appropriately qualified street works operatives and supervisors, competent sampling and testing arrangements, and the capacity to manage unforeseen site works. Strong financial controls, suitable insurance, and robust quality, health and safety and environmental management systems are important differentiators. Firms with recognised ISO, EMAS or SSIP credentials, or equivalent documented policies and procedures, would be well placed to meet this buyer’s requirements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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=AUG562105
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

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
£524,715 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McFadden Civils Limited

Further Information

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