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title: "Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544771"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2019-01-24"
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# Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544771

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement" project is managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, a utility company based in Port Glasgow, Scotland. The project falls under the works category, specifically in passenger and ferry transport, and is located at the Lochaline Ferry Terminal, which connects to the Isle of Mull. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the buyer has commenced the tender process aimed at replacing an existing timber alignment structure with a new twin wall sheet pile structure. The project is deemed complete, with the contract signed on 6 December 2018 and valued at approximately £3,054,197.98.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine construction and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in maritime infrastructure projects. Suppliers capable of undertaking such structural works, including demolition, pile driving, and new constructions, are well-suited to compete. SMEs in the construction sector might find this tender particularly advantageous, given the involvement of smaller-scale contractors, as indicated by previous bids. Interested firms should note that the project emphasizes quality and technical ability alongside price, suggesting that companies with proven expertise in similar projects will have a competitive edge.

## Notice

The project will consist of the replacement of the existing timber alignment structure with a new continuous twin wall sheet pile alignment structure with a single layer of tie rods. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lochaline Ferry Terminal is located within the Morvern area on the Ardnamurchan peninsula on the West coast of Scotland and owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). A regular ferry service operates between the slipway at Lochaline and Fishnish on the Isle of Mull. The existing aligning structure at Lochaline is believed to have originally been constructed in the early 1970's. The structure comprises a series of timber piles at 2.1m centres with longitudinal walings and raking timber struts to the rear of every other pile. The structure has been upgraded several times in the past including the addition of an inner dolphin circa 1980 and the construction of the outer dolphin in 1998. The vessels operating on this route have increased in size considerably since the structure was first built and consequently the structure is now continuously being damaged through 'normal use'. It is therefore considered to have reached the end of its serviceable design life. Project Scope The project will consist of the replacement of the existing timber alignment structure with a new continuous twin wall sheet pile alignment structure with a single layer of tie rods. The existing alignment structure will be demolished in 14.5m long sections commencing from the landward end. Temporary braced piles will be driven at the seaward end of each cell to protect the works from the ferry during construction of the new facility. The new structure will be built some 2.0m behind the existing berthing line and will consist of 8 cells. The new alignment structure will be protected by QME 600 CO element type fenders (or similar). The recently constructed access walkway linking the current inner dolphin to the outer dolphin will be demolished once the new alignment structure is constructed. A new, independent, open, piled infill structure will be constructed to link the new alignment structure with the outer dolphin whilst accommodating the crew access gangway. Other works included within the scope are: a) Upgrading and extension of slipway b) Provision of a power supply for a hybrid ferry charging point c) Upgrading of the lighting throughout the site (includes marshalling etc) d) Increasing the size of the marshalling area e) New through road including passenger drop off and parking

Options: Tenderers as per the instruction in the ITT document suggest fully priced up alternative proposals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343207 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,054,197 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE LESLIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343207
- 17 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340394
- 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=14
  22nd June 2018 - Please see the attached document which contains the Q&A asked at site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=10
  11th June 2018 - Drawings as as asked for
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=13
  11th June 2018 - Drawings as as asked for
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=12
  11th June 2018 - Drawing as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=11
  11th June 2018 - Drawing as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=9
  11th June 2018 - Design model or Moss files for drop off area and marshalling area to assist in earthwork quantities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=6
  4th June 2018 - Supported Businesses Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=7
  4th June 2018 - Community Benefits Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=8
  4th June 2018 - Fair Working Practices Info Only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=1
  4th June 2018 - ESPD Document if Required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=2
  4th June 2018 - ITT Tender Documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=3
  4th June 2018 - Contractor Health and Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=4
  4th June 2018 - Data Processing Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320842&idx=5
  4th June 2018 - Appendixes Important Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320842
  Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement - The project will consist of the replacement of the existing timber alignment structure with a new continuous twin wall sheet pile alignment structure with a single layer of tie rods. .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340394
  Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement - The project will consist of the replacement of the existing timber alignment structure with a new continuous twin wall sheet pile alignment structure with a single layer of tie rods. .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343207
  Lochaline Aligning Structure Replacement - The project will consist of the replacement of the existing timber alignment structure with a new continuous twin wall sheet pile alignment structure with a single layer of tie rods. .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544771

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