Tender

Port Charlotte Footbridge Replacement

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a contractor for the "Port Charlotte Footbridge Replacement" project within the General Public Services sector. This procurement process focuses on the design and construction of a replacement footbridge while maintaining accessibility of the A847 to vehicles and pedestrians. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure allowing electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland. Located in Argyll and Bute, UK, the tender submission deadline is 15th June 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract award is expected to commence the same day, underlining the importance of timely submissions.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction. Companies with experience in infrastructure projects can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio while contributing to essential public works. The open procurement process encourages a competitive environment, allowing both local SMEs and larger enterprises the chance to participate and showcase their expertise in delivering community-benefiting projects compliant with electronic invoicing and ordering procedures.

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Notice Title

Port Charlotte Footbridge Replacement

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council require a contractor to design and build a replacement footbridge whilst ensuring the A847 remains open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council require a contractor to design and build a replacement footbridge whilst ensuring the A847 remains open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832736
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556457
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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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