Tender

Flexible Advanced Industrial Unit (Design and Build) - Phase 2 of i3 Business Park

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the design and build of a flexible Advanced Industrial Unit in Phase 2 of the i3 Business Park, as part of an initiative backed by the Ayrshire Growth Deal. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically by 1st July 2026, which also marks the commencement of the award period. The project, valued at approximately £6 million, is under the works category, specifically for the construction sector, and is situated in the region of UKM93, Irvine. Interested parties should comply with the financial and professional criteria set out, ensuring they have requisite insurance and are registered with appropriate trade or professional bodies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction companies with experience in industrial projects to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in the regional business park development. Enterprises with proven expertise in designing and building industrial units, and those able to meet financial and technical qualifications, including a turnover of at least £12 million annually over the past three years, are well-placed to participate. Firms with ambitions to enter the Scottish market, or to enhance their standing in public sector contract execution, will find this to be an attractive prospect, enhanced by the potential for community benefits associated with employment, skills development, and collaboration with SMEs and third-sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Flexible Advanced Industrial Unit (Design and Build) - Phase 2 of i3 Business Park

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to carry out the design and build of a flexible Advanced Industrial Unit as part of Phase 2 of the investment by the Ayrshire Growth Deal and local regeneration fund in the i3 Business Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to carry out the design and build of a flexible Advanced Industrial Unit as part of Phase 2 of the investment by the Ayrshire Growth Deal and local regeneration fund in the i3 Business Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831300
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555509
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45213251 - Industrial units construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,046,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20262 months 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

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