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title: "Iona Breakwater, Slipways and Public Toilet Block"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042145"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Iona Breakwater, Slipways and Public Toilet Block

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042145

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council, based in Lochgilphead, involves a comprehensive works contract for the construction of a breakwater, slipway repairs, and a replacement public toilet block in Baile Mòr, Iona. This project, titled "Iona Breakwater, Slipways and Public Toilet Block," falls under the engineering and construction works category and was conducted using an open procedure. Initially tendered in December 2023, with a tender period ending on 30th January 2024, the project reached the award stage by November 2024, with the contract actively signed on the 1st of November. Key award criteria included 60% quality and 40% price, aiming for high service standards and efficient utilisation of resources.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in civil engineering and marine construction. Businesses with expertise in public infrastructure improvements could benefit from the recurring need for high-quality construction and maintenance in public services. The project also includes community benefits, aligning with broader economic and social objectives. Companies able to deliver not just on the core construction requirements but also demonstrate community-oriented results will find this tender highly beneficial. Large firms with a track record of similar structures or specialised small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of innovation in marine infrastructure are well-suited to compete in tenders like these.

## Notice

The proposed works include a breakwater, replacement toilet block, and the completion of lower slipway works in Baile Mor, Iona.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Breakwater: The current infrastructure at each side of the Sound of Iona is not fit for purpose and this is the main factor in service reliability for the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to and from Iona. The slipway on Iona is completely exposed and has no shelter from weather and this, combined with recent repair works involving steel shuttering, has resulted in making it difficult for the ferry to grip the pier, this has a negative impact on service provision. The result of inadequate infrastructure in the Sound of Iona has a direct impact on the lives of the people who live there. A day without a ferry results in essential services to the island being affected - medical, educational, refuse collection, business delivery etc. The solution to the situation is a breakwater at Iona. This infrastructure will enable a much improved service, and improved ability for lifeline services to travel to and from Iona with the facilitation of wider forms of economic development on both sides of the Sound. Slipway Repairs: A Principal Inspection in 2018 at Iona Slipways noted a number of defects requiring repair. A number of these repairs were completed under a construction contract awarded in May 2021, with a number of defects still outstanding and some items of works undertaken under the 2021 Construction Contract requiring correction. The works completed under the 2021 Construction Contract have been inspected and additional works progressed under a Phase 1 contract. This Phase 2 works contract shall complete all outstanding works at Iona Slipways to allow the slipways to continue to fully serve the community and the various services provided through the slipways. Public Toilet Block: The existing public toilet block, located between the exiting slipway and the proposed breakwater shall also be replaced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035506-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,785,026 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOYLE AND MARINE DREDGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035506-2024
- 4 Dec 2023 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752169
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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