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Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council focuses on the fabrication and delivery of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth as part of the Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path project. The buying organisation, Aberdeenshire Council, is located in Aberdeen, and the project falls within the 'Environmental protection' industry category. This contract has proceeded through the tender and award phases, with the bridge fabrication works to be completed by 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad competition during the tender phase. The significant dates included the tender end on 30 January 2026, with the contract awarded on 2 February 2026 to Edwards Engineering.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in bridge fabrication and environmental projects. With the significant contract value of £117,203, businesses that can offer high-quality fabrication and delivery solutions within the stipulated timeframe stand to benefit greatly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edwards Engineering, which ultimately secured the contract, are well positioned to leverage their expertise in delivering such infrastructure projects. This procurement process reflects a competitive landscape, as evidenced by participation from four bids, highlighting the potential for collaboration and partnerships within the industry to meet client specifications efficiently.

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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.

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=JUN557185
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

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
£117,203 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS ENGINEERING

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