Tender

PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by East Ayrshire Council, is centred around the contract titled "PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal". This project falls within the general public services industry category and is located in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 20th May 2026 and a bid opening on the same date. This open procurement procedure requires electronic submission via Public Tenders Scotland, focusing on the disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from Girvan Harbour. The procurement is tailored for services, and community benefits are integrated into the project requirements, encompassing social benefits like targeted recruitment, training, SME, and social enterprise development.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, particularly those registered as Waste Carriers with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Companies with robust financial health, as evidenced by a satisfactory Creditsafe business credit report, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms capable of meeting stringent insurance criteria with employer's liability, public and product liability shall find prospects for growth. The project aims to foster community engagement and promote social benefits, making it ideal for enterprises committed to socio-economic and environmental contributions. These aspects highlight potential growth venues for businesses focusing on sustainability and community development.

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Notice Title

PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal

Notice Description

Disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from the dredge area within Girvan Harbour Channel. Principal elements of the works comprise: -Assessment of material for suitability for disposal to landfill -Remediation of material to make suitable for landfill if required -Removal from quayside, transportation and disposal to licensed landfill facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

Disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from the dredge area within Girvan Harbour Channel. Principal elements of the works comprise: -Assessment of material for suitability for disposal to landfill -Remediation of material to make suitable for landfill if required -Removal from quayside, transportation and disposal to licensed landfill facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829699
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554168
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 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
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554168
    PS/26/10 - Girvan Harbour Dredging Waste Disposal - Disposal of contaminated dredge arisings from the dredge area within Girvan Harbour Channel. Principal elements of the works comprise: -Assessment of material for suitability for disposal to landfill -Remediation of material to make suitable for landfill if required -Removal from quayside, transportation and disposal to licensed landfill facility

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