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Lochgilphead Roads Depot - Modernisation Works

Argyll and Bute Council

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Planning

05 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council intends to modernise its roads depot provision in Lochgilphead as part of a wider rationalisation of its depot estate. The planned works concern two sites, at Bishopton Road and Monydrain, which are intended to bring services from across Lochgilphead together on those sites. A feasibility study has been completed to RIBA Stage 2 for their development. This is a construction project involving the development and modernisation of depot facilities, rather than the supply of depot equipment alone. The council is the buyer, and delivery is planned in Lochgilphead.

The process is at the planning stage: the council has described its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It is structured as one lot covering the development of both Lochgilphead sites. The council expects the next notice to be published on 15 March 2027; this is an indicative planning date, not a tender response deadline. No procedure, procurement method, contract value or delivery period is stated at this stage. The stated procurement category is works. The process is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The description sets out the project context and the feasibility work completed to RIBA Stage 2, but gives no evaluation criteria or supplier eligibility requirements.

This project is likely to suit construction and building contractors with the capability to develop or modernise depot facilities, particularly those able to undertake work across two sites and coordinate the consolidation of services. The feasibility study has reached RIBA Stage 2, so suppliers may find it useful to prepare for work developing the proposals beyond that stage. The council's stated aim is to rationalise its roads depot estate and combine services from across Lochgilphead at Bishopton Road and Monydrain. This provides a clear indication of the project's operational purpose and local delivery setting. The planning information does not set out required accreditations, minimum capacity or past experience, so suppliers should treat these as matters to check when fuller procurement information is issued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lochgilphead Roads Depot - Modernisation Works

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council are carrying out a Roads Depot Rationalisation project across the whole estate. As part of this wider project, a feasibility study has been undertaken to RIBA stage 2 for the development of two sites in Lochgilphead at Bishopton Road and Monydrain to combine services from across Lochgilphead onto these two sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are carrying out a Roads Depot Rationalisation project across the whole estate. As part of this wider project, a feasibility study has been undertaken to RIBA stage 2 for the development of two sites in Lochgilphead at Bishopton Road and Monydrain to combine services from across Lochgilphead onto these two sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844794
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565942
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45210000 - Building construction work

45213252 - Workshops construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 20276 months 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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
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=OCT565942
    Lochgilphead Roads Depot - Modernisation Works - Argyll and Bute Council are carrying out a Roads Depot Rationalisation project across the whole estate. As part of this wider project, a feasibility study has been undertaken to RIBA stage 2 for the development of two sites in Lochgilphead at Bishopton Road and Monydrain to combine services from across Lochgilphead onto these two sites.

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