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title: "Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at Invergordon Service Base"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537715"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROMARTY FIRTH PORT AUTHORITY T/A PORT OF CROMARTY FIRTH"
published: "2018-04-03"
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# Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at Invergordon Service Base

Buyer: CROMARTY FIRTH PORT AUTHORITY T/A PORT OF CROMARTY FIRTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537715

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## Summary

The Cromarty Firth Port Authority, located in Invergordon, UK, is seeking a contractor for the "Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development" project aimed at expanding the port’s capabilities as a multi-user facility. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 7th May 2018. The project includes significant construction activities such as capital dredging and the construction of a 215m quay wall, with a total estimated value of £20 million. Interested parties can find more details on their official website.

This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for construction firms, suppliers, and subcontractors with expertise in marine, civil engineering, and environmental services. Companies that can demonstrate significant experience in large-scale construction projects, dredging operations, and those willing to engage with the local supply chain will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. There is an expectation for successful bidders to actively participate in community benefits, highlighting a further dimension of opportunity for local businesses.

## Notice

Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at Invergordon Service Base. This notice is being issued by the Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF). Following completion of the design packages the PoCF is looking to appoint a Contractor to undertake the construction works at Invergordon which are required to expand the ports capability and facility as a multi-user port. The works will expand the Phase 3 project area and will include capital dredging, and associated disposal and re-use / import of materials as part of the land reclamation to create an additional 11 acres of land which has both rock revetments, and appropriate concrete and stone surfacing. The new quay wall construction using piling and anchoring techniques is 215m long and will have associated corrosion protection, bollards, aids for navigation, lighting, water and electricity supply. It is an expectation of this contract that the successful bidder will engage fully with local supply chain.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at the Invergordon Service Base. This notice is being issued by the Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF). Construction works are proposed at Invergordon Service Base to expand the project areas with an additional 11 acres of land, and associated rock revetment, and 215m of piling quay wall. The proposed works will include the following elements: - Capital dredging and disposal - Land reclamation - Quay wall construction - Rock revetment construction - Fender installation - Corrosion protection - Concrete slab - Bollard foundations and installation - Stone surfacing - Services upgrades for electricity, lighting, drainage, and water - Security fencing It is anticipated that construction procurement will commence in May 2018. A local supplier information event is planned on Tuesday 17th April 2018, venue to be confirmed. To book places at the event please email cfpa@cfpa.co.uk The event will start with a presentation from the Contracting Authority on the scope of the proposed works and there will be an opportunity for prospective suppliers to ask questions in relation to the procurement processes both during the presentation and afterwards in direct discussion with representatives from the Contracting Authority. Further information on the timetable and format of the event will be provided directly to those suppliers registering interest through PCS and those registering through cfpa@cfpa.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315505 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | CROMARTY FIRTH PORT AUTHORITY T/A PORT OF CROMARTY FIRTH |
| Locality | INVERGORDON |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV18 0HD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Cromarty Firth |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112320 - Land-reclamation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45241000 - Harbour construction works
- 45241100 - Quay construction work
- 45241600 - Installation of port lighting equipment
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
- 45262211 - Pile driving
- 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work
- 45262350 - Unreinforced-concrete work

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315505

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315505&idx=3
  20th April 2018 - Copy of sketch used within presentation slides from the information session held on 17 April 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315505&idx=2
  20th April 2018 - Copy of presentation slides from the information session held on 17 April 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315505&idx=1
  20th April 2018 - FAQs in response to the PIN notice and subsequent information session.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315505
  Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at Invergordon Service Base - Port of Cromarty Firth, Phase 4 Development at Invergordon Service Base. This notice is being issued by the Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF). Following completion of the design packages the PoCF is looking to appoint a Contractor to undertake the construction works at Invergordon which are required to expand the ports capability and facility as a multi-user port. The works will expand the Phase 3 project area and will include capital dredging, and associated disposal and re-use / import of materials as part of the land reclamation to create an additional 11 acres of land which has both rock revetments, and appropriate concrete and stone surfacing. The new quay wall construction using piling and anchoring techniques is 215m long and will have associated corrosion protection, bollards, aids for navigation, lighting, water and electricity supply. It is an expectation of this contract that the successful bidder will engage fully with local supply chain.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pocf.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=537715
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537715

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