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title: "Provision of a Feasibility Study for a Seawater Intake and Outlet Pipe(s) and Pumping System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528471"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-01"
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# Provision of a Feasibility Study for a Seawater Intake and Outlet Pipe(s) and Pumping System

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528471

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a feasibility study regarding a seawater intake and outlet pipe(s) and pumping system at Machrihanish Airbase. This is classified under general public services and falls within the services industry category. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st March 2018, with the opportunity commencing from the initiation date of 1st February 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental engineering, marine services, and aquaculture research. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, water management systems, and project delivery in coastal environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this project could not only enhance contractor portfolios but also create pathways for future contracts in sustainable resource development and aquaculture initiatives.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the commission of a feasibility study for the provision of a Seawater intake and outfall pipe(s) and pumping system for Machrihanish Airbase to supply, and dispose of, a specified amount of seawater.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The commission of a feasibility study for the provision of a Seawater intake and outfall pipe(s) and pumping system for Machrihanish Airbase to supply, and dispose of, a specified amount of seawater. This seawater intake system is required to allow MACC to develop its options for aquaculture research at Machrihanish.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308557 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308557

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308557&idx=4
  6th March 2018 - Maps (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308557&idx=3
  6th March 2018 - Map (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308557&idx=2
  5th March 2018 - Initial Feasibility Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308557&idx=1
  1st February 2018 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308557
  Provision of a Feasibility Study for a Seawater Intake and Outlet Pipe(s) and Pumping System - This procurement relates to the commission of a feasibility study for the provision of a Seawater intake and outfall pipe(s) and pumping system for Machrihanish Airbase to supply, and dispose of, a specified amount of seawater.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=528471
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528471
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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