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B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE

Argyll and Bute Council

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05 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a specialist contractor to carry out rockfall mitigation works on the B8035. The preferred approach is targeted, systematic scaling of approximately 500 metres of designated rock face to address identified immediate rockfall and structural-stability hazards. This is geotechnical civil engineering work (CPV 45220000), delivered in Argyll and Bute. The aim is to reduce the risk posed by the unstable rock face along the road. The requirement is presented as one package of works, rather than separate lots. The council is the buying organisation and intends to appoint a specialist geotechnical contractor to undertake the work.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 5 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the award period was due to start at that time. The contract period is 210 days. The tender gives no estimated contract value. Bids could be submitted electronically or in writing, and had to be in English; submitted bids were to remain valid for 120 days. Variant bids are not allowed. A fee applies to access the tender documents. The stated award basis and detailed selection requirements are not included in the procurement information summarised here.

This opportunity is suited to geotechnical contractors with the specialist expertise, equipment and site capability to scale rock faces safely and systematically, and to manage rockfall and structural-stability hazards beside a road. The work focuses on a defined section of approximately 500 metres, so suppliers should be able to plan and deliver targeted mitigation works over that scale. The procurement also includes a subcontracting clause and community benefits, which may suit firms able to involve delivery partners and provide local community benefits as part of the work. The buyer has supplied works information, contract data, an activity schedule and tender appendices for bidders to use in preparing their offers. The tender information does not set out particular accreditations or experience thresholds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE

Notice Description

The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565964
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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
5 Nov 20265 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

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=OCT565964
    B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE - The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard.

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