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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council has initiated an open procurement process for the project titled "PS/26/120 - Sheet Pile Wall Works at Kirkford Gabions, Stewarton." This project falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on works within the Kilmarnock region in Scotland (UKM93). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 14th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project aims to implement essential remediation measures on a deteriorating gabion wall within Annick Water to prevent slope instability issues. Bidders must submit their applications electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural and civil engineering, particularly those with experience in sheet piling works and riverbank reinforcement. Ideal competitors should demonstrate technical proficiency and have previously completed similar projects. The procurement includes strict suitability and economic criteria, including necessary qualifications under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and financial requirements such as a minimum turnover of £700,000 annually. Additionally, the necessity for comprehensive insurance coverage highlights the scope and importance of the project. Businesses meeting these criteria can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolio and establish themselves within the public services infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

PS/26/120 - Sheet Pile Wall Works at Kirkford Gabions, Stewarton

Notice Description

An existing gabion wall, retaining a slope and footpath above, within Annick Water is in a deteriorated state. If no remediate works in the form of scour protection are undertaken, this may lead to a slope stability issue of the greater slope. Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council), wish to prevent any further deterioration of this structure and prevent any slope stability issues from as a result of the failing wall. Thus interventional remediation measures are required to protect the bank and slope toe form further erosion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the works is to undertake the following main elements: - Undertake enabling works to create temporary access to allow creating of dry working area and working platform within Annick Water - Install 55ln m of sheet pile wall along the front face of an existing gabion wall - Backfill behind the sheet pile wall with low cement/low embodied carbon concrete to fill void - Regrade slope above sheet pile wall to max gradient of 1:2 using imported 6G (100-200mm) stone and add topsoil dressing - Locally reinstate/repair riverbank bund using rock armour (HMA 300/1000).

Options: Includes any unforeseen works associated with the main works in or around this site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837679
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560335
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212410 - Sheet piling

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45233142 - Road-repair works

45233220 - Surface work for roads

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560335
    PS/26/120 - Sheet Pile Wall Works at Kirkford Gabions, Stewarton - An existing gabion wall, retaining a slope and footpath above, within Annick Water is in a deteriorated state. If no remediate works in the form of scour protection are undertaken, this may lead to a slope stability issue of the greater slope. Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council), wish to prevent any further deterioration of this structure and prevent any slope stability issues from as a result of the failing wall. Thus interventional remediation measures are required to protect the bank and slope toe form further erosion.

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