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CONCEPT DESIGN OF A SMALL RoPax VESSEL

Notice Description

Creation and provision of concept design drawings for replacement vessel to be used as basis for future detailed design and build contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council requires to tender for Naval Architect consultancy services for the concept design of a small RoRo / Pax vessel to replace current vessel (MV Eilean Dhiura) operating between Port Askaig, Isle of Islay and Feolin, Isle of Jura.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829797
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554235
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website 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: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79930000 - Specialty design services

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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: 11 May 20263 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode: PA31 8RT
Post Town: Paisley
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority: Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward: Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554235
CONCEPT DESIGN OF A SMALL RoPax VESSEL - Creation and provision of concept design drawings for replacement vessel to be used as basis for future detailed design and build contract.

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