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18/1334 Garmouth Viaduct Removal

Moray Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Moray Council has initiated a tender process for the removal of the collapsed Garmouth Viaduct from the River Spey, located in Garmouth, Moray. This public procurement project, titled "18/1334 Garmouth Viaduct Removal," falls under the 'Works' industry category. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically. The contract period spans 360 days, beginning with the award period starting on the same day as the tender deadline. This initiative signifies an important infrastructure project managed by the Moray Council, ensuring the safety and utility of the local area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure works, particularly those experienced in temporary works and using NEC4 Option C contracts. It is best suited for companies that can demonstrate financial stability, with a required minimum annual turnover of £1.5 million over the last three years, and hold adequate insurance coverage. Additionally, businesses with relevant experience in similar projects over the past five years will be at an advantage. This procurement process allows businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile public work, fostering growth and experience in the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18/1334 Garmouth Viaduct Removal

Notice Description

Removal of the collapsed Garmouth Viaduct from the River Spey in Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Garmouth Viaduct is a 7-span structure over the River Spey, previously used as a railway line but more recently as a pedestrian and cycle route. In December 2025, one of the supporting columns collapsed into the river. Span 2 and span 3 of the structure are lying in an unsafe condition in the River Spey and require removal. Once removed the failed spans are to be cut into smaller pieces and removed from the site to a suitable recycling facility. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836932
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559795
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moray Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

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