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title: "Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec22"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec22

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has announced a planned procurement process for Craignure Pier & Ferry Terminal Works, classified under the industry category of pier construction work. The project is located in Craignure, Argyll (UKM63). This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is set to commence tendering in Q3/Q4 of 2025, with the future notice expected to be published by 1st December 2025. The works aim to replace existing life-expired terminal infrastructure, enhance berth capacity, and improve resilience for year-round ferry operations, including in challenging weather conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pier construction, ferry terminal building construction, and related infrastructure works. Companies with expertise in maritime construction and facility upgrades, particularly those that can ensure minimal disruption to ongoing ferry services, will find this project suitable for their capabilities. The development also requires provisions for improved vehicle marshalling, accessibility features, and modern terminal facilities, opening avenues for businesses specializing in these aspects. This is an excellent chance for businesses to contribute to a critical infrastructure project that promises to have a lasting impact on ferry operations and the local economy.

## Notice

The existing pier and passenger facilities at Craignure are life expired and new infrastructure will support the deployment of new vessels on the route and wider ferry network as follows: - Replace the existing terminal infrastructure, parts of which are in poor condition, deteriorating or have limited structural capacity. - Increase berth capacity at the new ferry terminal to allow the full range of design vessels to be safely accommodated. - Ensure vessels can reliably berth year-round at the new ferry terminal, including in challenging weather conditions and overnight, to reduce weather-related cancellations and improve the winter timetable. - Increase resilience of the new ferry terminal operations. - Allow safe and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for both vehicles and foot passengers, including those with impaired mobility and wheelchair users. - Increase capacity of the new vehicle marshalling yard in line with industry standards, addressing congestion on the A849. - Provide a new terminal building with modern facilities, meeting staff and passenger demand. - Provide access for RNLI lifeboat, which is used for medical evacuations from Mull to the mainland; and - Maintain the operational ferry service during construction works, avoiding and minimising disruption to the ferry service as far as practicable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing pier and passenger facilities at Craignure are life expired and new infrastructure will support the deployment of new vessels on the route and wider ferry network as follows: - Replace the existing terminal infrastructure, parts of which are in poor condition, deteriorating or have limited structural capacity. - Increase berth capacity at the new ferry terminal to allow the full range of design vessels to be safely accommodated. - Ensure vessels can reliably berth year-round at the new ferry terminal, including in challenging weather conditions and overnight, to reduce weather-related cancellations and improve the winter timetable. - Increase resilience of the new ferry terminal operations. - Allow safe and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for both vehicles and foot passengers, including those with impaired mobility and wheelchair users. - Increase capacity of the new vehicle marshalling yard in line with industry standards, addressing congestion on the A849. - Provide a new terminal building with modern facilities, meeting staff and passenger demand. - Provide access for RNLI lifeboat, which is used for medical evacuations from Mull to the mainland; and - Maintain the operational ferry service during construction works, avoiding and minimising disruption to the ferry service as far as practicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008973-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213341 - Ferry terminal building construction work
- 45241300 - Pier construction work

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008973-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793096
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793096
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

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