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title: "Maritime Mile Design Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da74"
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buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Maritime Mile Design Consultancy

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da74

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Maritime Mile Design Consultancy" project in Irvine, focusing on design consultancy services for public realm improvements around Irvine Harbourside. This process is covered under the services industry category and used an open procurement method. The procurement took place in the region identified as UKM93, with key roles covering RIBA stages 2-4. The award, dated 2nd June 2025, was won by AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, with the contract value set at £149,195. Initial steps in the procurement process began with a tender announcement on 31st January 2025, with the final tender submission deadline extended from 4th March to 11th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering design and management services for large-scale public space projects. Companies with expertise in civil works and public realm enhancements will find this contract beneficial, especially if aligned with regional development and tourism goals encouraged by the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Such projects not only promise substantial financial engagement, exceeding a £6 million budget, but also support community benefits like employment, skills development, and SME participation, making it an attractive proposition for businesses eager to contribute to public sector growth and development in the region.

## Notice

NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC are looking to develop the next phase of the destination development project in Irvine known as the Great Harbour (GH), comprising of three activity hubs along the Harbourside and connections between them with public realm improvements, known as Maritime Mile (MM). The project is supported by Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) investment and seeks to promote the area as a tourism destination for Irvine and the wider Ayrshire Coast. NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051622-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,195 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051622-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006091-2025
- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003232-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788531
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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