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Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) has concluded a public procurement process focused on significant infrastructural development, titled "Port Ellen Terminal Development." The procurement, which falls under the category of Works, aims to upgrade Port Ellen on Islay, involving the construction of a new pier, commercial quay, fishing quay, an extension of the marshalling area via land reclamation, and a new terminal building and linkspan. This project, located in UKM, used an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th March 2026. The procurement status is complete, with the award amounting to £87,663,825.42 GBP being concluded with McLaughlin and Harvey, demonstrating substantial investment in the region's infrastructure.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale construction and engineering firms capable of undertaking complex infrastructure projects. Businesses specialising in marine construction, project management, and civil engineering will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, firms with expertise in land reclamation and terminal building development may also benefit from similar opportunities in the future, given the region's focus on infrastructure expansion and development. With the contract already awarded, there may also be sub-contracting opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance their profile and gain exposure through high-profile projects commissioned by public bodies like Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port Ellen Terminal Development

Notice Description

Construction contract for the upgrade of Port Ellen (Islay) - Works include - Construction of new pier, commercial quay and fishing quay, extension of marshalling area via land reclamation, new terminal building and linkspan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832898
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556568
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,663,825 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT GLASGOW
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McLaughlin & Harvey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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