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Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura

Argyll and Bute Council

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Planning

13 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council intends to appoint one contractor for marine concrete works at the existing slipway used by relief passenger ferries to Feolin on the Isle of Jura. The works are intended to improve passenger embarkation and disembarkation by cutting checks into the concrete slipway, alongside repairs to the slipway surface. All works will take place within the tidal range, so the requirement combines concrete construction and repair with marine or tidal working conditions. The procurement is for works rather than goods or routine services, with delivery focused on the Feolin area of the Isle of Jura. The relevant construction classification is CPV 45262300, covering specialised concrete work.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the council has announced an intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. The expected arrangement is for a single contractor, through one planned lot, with suppliers expected to propose a suitable methodology for carrying out the works. The council expects the next notice to be published on 1 September 2026; this is an indicative publication date, not a deadline for responding. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The available information sets the scope and intended delivery location, but does not set out a contract value, budget, contract duration, tender deadline, award criteria or eligibility requirements.

The requirement is likely to suit civil engineering and specialist concrete contractors with experience of marine infrastructure, slipways, tidal construction and repair work. Relevant capability includes assessing and working safely around changing tides, preparing a practical methodology for access and sequencing, cutting or forming concrete features in an existing slipway, and repairing concrete surfaces exposed to marine conditions. Contractors will need to plan work at an island location and account for the operational needs of a passenger ferry facility, including access, logistics and minimising disruption. Firms that can provide an end-to-end delivery team for a single-contractor arrangement should monitor the procurement as it develops and prepare evidence of comparable tidal or marine concrete projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council seek to appoint a Single Contractor to complete Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura. At present, Relief Passenger Ferries to Feolin on the Isle of Jura have difficulty embarking/disembarking passengers, It is proposed to cut checks in the existing concrete slipway for ease of passenger access. Concrete repairs are also required to the surface of the slipway. All works are within the tidal range. Suppliers will be invited to propose a suitable methodology for completing the proposed works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council seek to appoint a Single Contractor to complete Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura. At present, Relief Passenger Ferries to Feolin on the Isle of Jura have difficulty embarking/disembarking passengers, It is proposed to cut checks in the existing concrete slipway for ease of passenger access. Concrete repairs are also required to the surface of the slipway. All works are within the tidal range. Suppliers will be invited to propose a suitable methodology for completing the proposed works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562249
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45244000 - Marine construction works

45262300 - Concrete work

45262330 - Concrete repair work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562249
    Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura - Argyll and Bute Council seek to appoint a Single Contractor to complete Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura. At present, Relief Passenger Ferries to Feolin on the Isle of Jura have difficulty embarking/disembarking passengers, It is proposed to cut checks in the existing concrete slipway for ease of passenger access. Concrete repairs are also required to the surface of the slipway. All works are within the tidal range. Suppliers will be invited to propose a suitable methodology for completing the proposed works.

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