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title: "Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction"
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# Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9b1

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## Summary

The Whitesands Project, led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, involves flood-protection works and public realm improvements at Whitesands in Dumfries. The procurement process for this project is chiefly categorised under "works" and follows an open procedure. It includes the Early Contractor Involvement ("ECI") and Main Works Construction, being a significant effort for enhancing flood prevention infrastructure. McLaughlin & Harvey has been actively involved in this process, with a contract signed on 8 August 2025. The procurement stage currently reflects an award update following a two-stage process, beginning with ECI and leading to Main Works Construction. The initiative, scheduled for a duration of 1,290 days, was most recently signed in April 2026 with an estimated contract value of GBP 45.4 million. Delivery locations target Whitesands, Dumfries, in the UKM92 region.

The Whitesands Project provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction consultancy services, flood-defences maintenance works, and infrastructure consulting. The project's two-stage format presents ample scope for professional growth as suppliers collaborate on detailed designs and lead the construction efforts in flood management. Businesses with capacities in site planning, health and safety management, and waste management, alongside those offering community benefits and social value strategies, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement process supports electronic submission, enhancing accessibility for potential bidders. These factors collectively render the project a fertile ground for businesses aiming to expand through involvement in large-scale infrastructure initiatives, particularly those eyeing public sector contracts.

## Notice

Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme and Public Realm Improvements) - Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Main Works Construction

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council ("The Employer") requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to support the detailed design development of the Whitesands Project through Early Contractor Involvement, including the production of a Report to detail the proposed methodology, findings and considerations relating to the delivery of the Whitesands Project. It is the Employer's intention to appoint a single Consultant to deliver the ECI and the subsequent Main Works Construction through a two-stage process: - Stage 1 - Early Contractor Involvement ("ECI") - Stage 2 - Main Works Construction ("Main Works") Stage 1 - Early Contract Involvement The Consultant is required to provide construction-focused advice and expertise to be considered throughout the detailed design in support of Gateway 3 work. This includes collaborating with the Scheme designers to ensure constructability of the Scheme, attending detailed design workshops, optimising cost and efficiency, and offering Consultant insights pre-construction. Stage 2 - Main Works Construction The Council would expect the chosen supplier to lead on delivery of the Main Works Construction, with elements including, but not limited to: - Health and Safety Management (CDM 2015) - Site Planning and Management - Waste Management - Traffic Management - Planning and License Condition Discharge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034007-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500,000 |
| Lots value | £37,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,946,058 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034007-2026
- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057453-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017035-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 10:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007999-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792098
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796917
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810484
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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