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title: "Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da73"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS"
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# Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation

Buyer: FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da73

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## Summary

Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners are currently conducting a procurement process for ground investigation works titled "Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation" under the CPV code 45111250. This process, which falls under the 'works' category, relates to the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP) in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage with a closing date for submissions on 7 March 2025. The contract period is from 2 June 2025 until 30 January 2026, with an invitation to tender expected around 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 4,000,000, and it will be carried out using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in marine and land-based ground investigations. The scope includes boring, sampling, and analysis to inform the design of the New South Harbour development. Businesses with experience in ground investigation, particularly those with capabilities in intrusive work, marine-based boreholes, and dredge analysis, will be well-suited to compete. The process involves a two-stage procurement exercise with a shortlisting of three to five tenderers based on SPD criteria, presenting a chance for qualified contractors to secure a substantial contract in a highly specialised area.

## Notice

This a two stage procurement exercise with SPD as the first stage, shortlisting 3 to 5 tenderers to progress to ITT stage for the Ground Investigation Works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to carry out Intrusive Ground Investigation Works at Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Works comprise of a total 103 no. marine and 4 no. land-based boreholes, 13 no. grab samples for sand grading analysis and 6 no. vibrocores for dredge analysis to be carried out with associated testing and reporting to inform the design of the New South Harbour development. An optional 41 no. marine-based boreholes may be carried out within the existing Fraserburgh Harbour limits, depending on funding and scope of works requirements. It is currently envisaged that the works shall be tendered as a single package, however the boreholes to be carried out within the existing harbour shall remain an option in the contract with the main focus on the ground investigations for the New South Harbour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003231-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS |
| Locality | FRASERBURGH |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB43 9BR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Electoral ward | Fraserburgh and District |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeenshire North and Moray East |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003231-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arch-henderson.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715
- https://fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=788715
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=788715
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14142
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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