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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a site investigation at Stevenston and Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, aimed at understanding environmental and health risks from contaminated ground and coastal changes. The process was managed under an open procedure in the services industry category, aligning with the CPA classification "71510000". The award was announced on 22nd July 2026, following the contract signing on 16th July 2026. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, and the contract was awarded to AtkinsRealis UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the project valued at £73,162. The local authority, based in Irvine, managed the procurement with the scope covering UKM93 region.

This tender opportunity can be instrumental for businesses involved in environmental site investigations and geotechnical services, as it provides a platform to engage with public sector projects focusing on sustainability and environmental protection. Firms with capabilities in consulting services and large enterprises with relevant expertise are well-suited for such contracts. The process involved a competitive open procedure under the SXL 10-25 Engineering and Technical Consultancy Scotland Excel Framework, offering a clear pathway for enterprises looking to expand their reach and demonstrate their capabilities in aiding local authorities with specialised services.

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Notice Title

Site Investigation at Stevenston and Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire

Notice Description

NAC require site investigations to be carried out at Stevenston and Irvine Beach. This work is required to get a better understanding of the future risk to the environment and to human health from existing contaminated ground and predicted coastal change at both coastal locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award via the SXL 10-25 Engineering and Technical Consultancy Scotland Excel Framework Lot 6 - Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
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
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560645
    Site Investigation at Stevenston and Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire - NAC require site investigations to be carried out at Stevenston and Irvine Beach. This work is required to get a better understanding of the future risk to the environment and to human health from existing contaminated ground and predicted coastal change at both coastal locations.

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