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B714 Diversion Works

North Ayrshire Council

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18 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council commissioned B714 diversion works as part of a wider project. The requirement concerns utility diversion activity associated with roadworks, formally recorded as services for water distribution. The work was delivered in the North Ayrshire area, with Irvine identified as the council’s base. Scottish Water was the appointed utility supplier. The council acted as the buyer and central purchasing body. The requirement relates to diverting water infrastructure so that the B714 project could proceed, rather than to a general water-supply service. Businesses with experience in utility diversions, water-network works and infrastructure interfaces would find the subject matter relevant, particularly where they work alongside highway or civil engineering projects and understand Scottish roadworks requirements.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. North Ayrshire Council used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The stated basis was that Scottish Water holds statutory powers under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Scottish Roadworks Commissioners’ Code of Practice; the process also records technical absence of competition. One bid was recorded, with no SME bid. Scottish Water received the award for the single lot. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and is active, with a value of £489,732.70. The award documents describe the expenditure as retrospective, providing procurement and governance cover for works already commissioned as part of the wider project.

For competitors, this award shows that North Ayrshire Council has demand for substantial utility diversion work linked to road infrastructure projects, with the requirement routed through a direct, technically justified process. A credible supplier for a future comparable requirement would need proven capability in water-network diversion and reinstatement, safe coordination with highway and civil engineering works, and the operational capacity to deliver complex infrastructure interfaces. Knowledge of the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Scottish Roadworks Commissioners’ Code of Practice would be important. Suppliers would also need to demonstrate why their technical capability, statutory position or network ownership enables them to undertake the required works safely and lawfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B714 Diversion Works

Notice Description

This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

Procurement Information

The Supplier has Statutory Powers under Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016, New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 and Scottish Roadworks Commissioners Code of Practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840438
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£489,732 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Scottish Water

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562556
    B714 Diversion Works - This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

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