---
title: "Iona ground investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-04"
---

# Iona ground investigation

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528684

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Argyll and Bute Council, pertains to the "Iona ground investigation" project located in the Sound of Iona, Mull, Scotland. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the main category of procurement involved is works. The tender process was active with a submission deadline set for 15 February 2018. The successful contractor for this project is Causeway Geotech Ltd, which was awarded the contract on 4 June 2018 for a total value of £329,214. The project involves overwater drilling and geophysical investigation works.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, marine surveying, and geotechnical investigations, particularly those equipped to manage complex projects that require drilling capabilities in aquatic environments. Companies with a track record in similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of adhering to environmental regulations and obtaining necessary licences, such as those required from Marine Scotland.

## Notice

The works will comprise overwater drilling (via a barge) of boreholes, and overwater geophysical investigation works in the Sound of Iona, Mull, Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works will comprise overwater drilling (via a barge) of boreholes, and overwater geophysical investigation works in the Sound of Iona, Mull, Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320860 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £329,214 |

## 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 | CAUSEWAY GEOTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320860
- 1 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308536

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=9
  14th February 2018 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=10
  14th February 2018 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=8
  13th February 2018 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=7
  12th February 2018 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=5
  1st February 2018 - Cover letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=6
  1st February 2018 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=3
  1st February 2018 - Qualification Questionnaires
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=4
  1st February 2018 - PCI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=1
  1st February 2018 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308536&idx=2
  1st February 2018 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308536
  Iona ground investigation - The works will comprise overwater drilling (via a barge) of boreholes, and overwater geophysical investigation works in the Sound of Iona, Mull, Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320860
  Iona ground investigation - The works will comprise overwater drilling (via a barge) of boreholes, and overwater geophysical investigation works in the Sound of Iona, Mull, Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528684
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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