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Award of Linkspans Structural Inspections & Assessments (SXL ETC Mini Comp)

Argyll and Bute Council

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31 Aug 2026 at 10:05

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council procured professional services for linkspan structural inspections and assessments under the SXL ETC mini-competition. The requirement is described as being delivered in accordance with the scope, with the relevant service categories covering marine survey services (CPV 71354500) and marine services (CPV 98360000). This is a specialist inspection and assessment opportunity concerning linkspans and other marine infrastructure, rather than a general construction, transport or routine facilities-management contract. The buying organisation is Argyll and Bute Council, based at Kilmory in Lochgilphead. Businesses considering comparable work for this council should focus on marine inspection, surveying and structural assessment services associated with linkspans and related marine assets.

The procurement has been awarded following an SXL ETC mini-competition. WSP was selected as supplier, with an awarded value of £64,998 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract is recorded as active. Five bids were reported for the competition. The requirement was assessed as a services procurement covering marine survey and marine services, with the detailed scope forming the basis of the work. The award relates to the complete requirement described as linkspans structural inspections and assessments; the available award record does not divide the work into separate lots or separately priced elements. The contracting authority is Argyll and Bute Council, and the selected supplier is WSP.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist marine inspection and structural assessment services from Argyll and Bute Council. A credible future competitor would need to show that it can inspect and assess linkspans and provide marine survey services within a formal public-sector competition. Relevant capability includes experience of marine infrastructure surveys, structural condition assessment and the production of work that addresses a council’s stated scope. The field attracted five bids, indicating competition from several potential providers. WSP’s selection also shows that an established engineering or surveying business with marine-service capability can compete successfully for this type of requirement. Firms should therefore be able to demonstrate both technical competence in marine surveys and a clear understanding of linkspan structures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Linkspans Structural Inspections & Assessments (SXL ETC Mini Comp)

Notice Description

As per Scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563371
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20262 weeks 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
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Scottish Government

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

WSP UK Limited

GR Taxis

rreidminibus

Premier taxis

ac's taxis

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Mott MacDonald

Further Information

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