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title: "Craignure Pier - FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b28"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Craignure Pier - FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b28

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is overseeing a tender process titled "Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting design consultancy services, with a focus on preparing the Final Business Case (FBC) for the Craignure Pier Development. Key responsibilities include planning, technical design, environmental assessments, and transition to the construction stage. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having undergone a recent update to extend the submission deadline to 13th February 2026, following requests from bidders. The project is located in Craignure, Argyll, with procurement being conducted through an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and project management consultancy services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructure projects. It offers an avenue for companies to demonstrate their expertise in managing comprehensive projects aligned with the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model. Ideal candidates would be consultancies skilled in technical design and environmental assessments, capable of delivering complex business cases that meet regulatory and approval requirements. Engaging in this project could offer sustained business growth and establish a strategic partnership with a regional authority, given the extended contract period of 540 days, allowing for substantial engagement and influence in the project’s success.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council seeks to tender for the provision of a Management and Design Consultant (MDC) to lead and deliver the Final Business Case (FBC) stage for the Craignure Pier Development. The aim is to produce a comprehensive and approvable FBC aligned to the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model, secure final approvals and transition to construction stage. The MDC shall be responsible for the planning, technical design, environmental impact assessment and consent applications and compilation of the FBC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council seeks to tender for the provision of a Management and Design Consultant (MDC) to lead and deliver the Final Business Case (FBC) stage for the Craignure Pier Development. The aim is to produce a comprehensive and approvable FBC aligned to the HM Treasury Green Book Five Case Model, secure final approvals and transition to construction stage. The MDC shall be responsible for the planning, technical design, environmental impact assessment and consent applications and compilation of the FBC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008030-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008030-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084170-2025
- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078905-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050112-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817343
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817343
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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