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title: "Upper Garnock Flood Protection Scheme - Geotechnical Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505822"
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# Upper Garnock Flood Protection Scheme - Geotechnical Investigation

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505822

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Upper Garnock Flood Protection Scheme - Geotechnical Investigation." This project falls under the works category and is located in North Ayrshire. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender process. The contract, valued at £178,738.53, was signed on 27 September 2017, and its duration is set for 34 weeks, with investigations scheduled across four sites: A (Flood Storage Area), B (Kilbirnie), C (Dalry), and D (DSM Nutritional Products).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for companies specialising in geotechnical investigations and flood protection works, particularly those with experience in environmental assessments and site investigations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant accreditations, such as UKAS, and those capable of demonstrating prior experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, opportunities may arise for businesses to engage in community benefits linked to the project, fostering growth and collaboration within the region.

## Notice

The investigation will take place within four separate areas referred to as Sites A to D as detailed as follows; Site A - Flood Storage Area Site B - Kilbirnie Site C - Dalry Site D - DSM Nutritional Products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The investigation will take place within four separate areas referred to as Sites A to D as detailed as follows; Site A - Flood Storage Area The main flood storage site is located within farmland immediately to the north of Kilbirnie and bounded within the valley that holds the upper reaches of the River Garnock. The eastern flank of the river can be accessed from Dipple Road and Langlands Farm, with the western flank accessed from Greenridge Farm to the north west of the site. Access routes to individual exploration holes will be agreed with the individual landowners and must be strictly adhered to. The National Grid Reference (NGR) for the approximate centre of the embankment is 231512, 656060. Site B - Kilbirnie A small investigation is required within Kilbirnie town centre, downstream of the flood storage area. These works are located along the eastern riverbank adjacent to Riverside Road. The NGR for the approximate centre of this site is 231640, 654197. Site C - Dalry The main section of the investigative works are located to the north east of Dalry generally within farmland along the foot of the railway embankment carrying the Glasgow to Ayr line. Further works are located along a section of the A737 Beith Road to the west of the railway line. Access routes to individual exploration holes will be agreed with the farmer and must be strictly adhered to. The National Grid Reference (NGR) for the approximate centre of the site is 229900 649565. Site D - DSM Nutritional Products A further small investigation is required within the DSM Nutritional Products facility which is located to the north west of the Dalry site. The National Grid Reference (NGR) for the approximate centre of this section of the site is 229830 650125.. Duration of the contract is 34 weeks, details are included in pages 2 and 3 of the Tender & General Conditions document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296667 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,738 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | STRUCTURAL SOILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296667
- 26 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290558
  Upper Garnock Flood Protection Scheme - Geotechnical Investigation - The investigation will take place within four separate areas referred to as Sites A to D as detailed as follows; Site A - Flood Storage Area Site B - Kilbirnie Site C - Dalry Site D - DSM Nutritional Products
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296667
  Upper Garnock Flood Protection Scheme - Geotechnical Investigation - The investigation will take place within four separate areas referred to as Sites A to D as detailed as follows; Site A - Flood Storage Area Site B - Kilbirnie Site C - Dalry Site D - DSM Nutritional Products

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
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