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title: "Iona and Fionnphort - Ground Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509628"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-25"
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# Iona and Fionnphort - Ground Investigation

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509628

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking contractors for the "Iona and Fionnphort - Ground Investigation" project, categorized under the works industry. Located in Iona, the procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure for tendering. Key dates include a submission deadline of 15th September 2017 and a bid opening on the same date. The awarded contract valued at approximately £275,145.40 was signed on 24th October 2017, following the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine engineering and geotechnical sectors, particularly those with expertise in drilling and offshore geophysical investigations. Companies capable of delivering over-water borehole drilling and geophysical surveys from vessels, such as barges or jack-up platforms, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help firms expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Works required to be priced: a. Drilling of over-water boreholes from a vessel (barge, jack-up platform or similar), together with an off-shore geophysical investigation by boat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Works required to be priced: a. Drilling of over-water boreholes from a vessel (barge, jack-up platform or similar), together with an off-shore geophysical investigation by boat.

Options: in accordance with regulation 72 of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: As per regulation 72 of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299030 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 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 | £275,145 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHITEFORD GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34514400 - Floating drilling platforms
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299030
- 28 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=11
  13th September 2017 - BoQ excel version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=5
  28th August 2017 - Appendix H
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=6
  28th August 2017 - Qualification Questionnaires
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=7
  28th August 2017 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=8
  28th August 2017 - Site Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=9
  28th August 2017 - Working Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=10
  28th August 2017 - Appendix J
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=1
  28th August 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=2
  28th August 2017 - Notes on Scoring
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=3
  28th August 2017 - Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293661&idx=4
  28th August 2017 - Appendix K
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293661
  Iona and Fionnphort - Ground Investigation - Works required to be priced: a. Drilling of over-water boreholes from a vessel (barge, jack-up platform or similar), together with an off-shore geophysical investigation by boat.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299030
  Iona and Fionnphort - Ground Investigation - Works required to be priced: a. Drilling of over-water boreholes from a vessel (barge, jack-up platform or similar), together with an off-shore geophysical investigation by boat.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509628
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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