Tender

Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Aberdeenshire Council, involves the tender for the "Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication" project. This tender falls under the industry category of environmental protection within the region of UKM50, specifically targeting a delivery location near Fraserburgh, Scotland. The procurement is in the Tender stage with key dates including an end date for tender submissions on 30th January 2026 and an anticipated start of the award period later that day. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd February 2026, closing on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure aimed at fabricating an active travel bridge and is valued at £150,000.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in bridge fabrication and environmental infrastructure projects, especially those with capabilities in open procurement methods. Businesses experienced in delivering tailored construction solutions efficiently while adhering to stringent method statements and quality testing procedures are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies with strong organisational and delivery management skills, capable of managing the logistical challenges of fabricating and transporting a bridge, will find growth opportunities by engaging with this project. The project's completion deadline by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year underscores the need for effective project scheduling and continuity planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication

Notice Description

Fabrication of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth, and delivery to a storage facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fabrication of bridge to span The Water of Philorth and delivery to a storage facility. Full details, including all documents to view and complete, are in the Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication ITT published on PCS-Tender. The ITT number is: itt_62271. The project code is: project_30849. Works shall be completed by 31 March 2026. Evaluation is based upon price and quality. Pricing to be comprised of: 1) Bridge Fabrication Works per design and specifications; tenders are to include an equivalent TSA option for the surface coatings described on Drawing 148062/6001 Rev B. The TSA option will be considered in the bid price, not the galvanised option. 2) Bridge delivery to storage within 5 miles of Fraserburgh. Bridge to be assembled with temporary bracing in one or two parts. GRP loose for others to lay after assembly. Quality to be comprised of: 1) Method Statement 2: Organisation and Management. Provide completed Appendix 5 - Business Continuity Questionnaire and outline Programme of Works, specifying work scheduled by each week and ensuring works are complete by end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. 2) Method Statement 3: Quality Testing Procedures. Upload fabrication and NDT procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548099
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

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aimee Allcock
Contact Email
aimee.allcock@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7881510627

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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