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title: "Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a3a"
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# Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a3a

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for the "Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme," a significant works project aimed at constructing a flood protection solution for 300 properties in Fort William, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with an active contract valued at £10,948,000, signed on 10th February 2021. The project involves the construction of 1.2 km of flood embankment and 0.8 km of a concrete wall, including utility diversions and landscaping. The expected commencement of works is in Spring 2021, following a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, ensuring that the contract has been awarded to a qualified supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in flood prevention and related works. Companies capable of executing large-scale construction projects that incorporate environmental management practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on quality and price, as indicated by the award criteria, businesses that prioritise high standards and cost-effectiveness are encouraged to engage in similar future opportunities to enhance their growth and market presence.

## Notice

Construction of a flood protection scheme to protect 300 properties. The scheme includes construction of 1.2km of flood embankment with rock armour revetment and 0.8km of insutu concrete wall with rock armour reventment. In addition there are utility diversions, a secondary drainage system, footways and landscaping.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a flood protection scheme to protect 300 properties. The scheme includes construction of 1.2km of flood embankment with rock armour revetment and 0.8km of insitu concrete wall with rock armour revetment. In addition there are utility diversions, a secondary drainage system, footways and landscaping. The works are adjacent to the river Lochy (tidal section) and the shore of Loch Linnhe. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation, implementation and supervision of an environmental management plan for the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004809-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,948,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RJ MCLEOD (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004809-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:027326-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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