---
title: "Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579157"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-03-02"
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# Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579157

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## Summary

The procurement process involves RSPB Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, seeking contractors for the "Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay." The project falls under the category of works in the environmental protection industry, with a project value of £300,000. Currently in the award stage, the procurement method is open, and the tender deadline for submissions is on 25th November 2019. The work will focus on enhancing a 1.5 km earth seawall structure and replacing five sea gates, requiring excavation from nearby locations.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in construction and environmental services, especially those experienced in coastal engineering and civil works. Companies capable of executing earthworks or working on similar infrastructural projects will find this tender well-suited for their skills. Collaboration with local agricultural sectors may also be beneficial, as the project involves neighbouring landowners. Winning this contract could enhance a firm’s portfolio and facilitate further contracts in environmental conservation projects across Scotland.

## Notice

Works will increase the size of the existing earth seawall structure for approximately 1.5km and replace 5 sea gates. Material will be excavated from adjacent to the sea wall and from an adjacent field. These works on RSPB Scotland Loch Gruinart Reserve and neighbouring farmer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A tender contract has been drawn up by Fairhurst on behalf of RSPB Scotland. There will be a 4 week window to develop the tender after which an evaluation process will take place and our preferred contractor will be appointed before Christmas 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382689 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2019 |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382689
- 29 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370585
- 29 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=17
  15th November 2019 - Ownership Boundary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=16
  15th November 2019 - Proposed works - Section D
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=15
  15th November 2019 - Proposed works - Section C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=14
  15th November 2019 - Proposed works - Section B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=13
  15th November 2019 - Proposed works - Section A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=12
  15th November 2019 - Typical cross section 2 of 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=11
  15th November 2019 - Typical cross section 1 of 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=10
  15th November 2019 - Sequence of operations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=9
  15th November 2019 - Embankment raising and pipe extension - typical detail
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=8
  15th November 2019 - Embankment tie in details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=7
  15th November 2019 - Overview map Proposed works - general arrangement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=4
  31st October 2019 - Sub-contractor Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=5
  31st October 2019 - Tender Issue Contract Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=6
  31st October 2019 - Covering letter with important contacts, dates and tender evaluation information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=2
  31st October 2019 - Earthworks Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=3
  31st October 2019 - Pre-construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370585&idx=1
  31st October 2019 - Activity Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350000
  Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay - Works will increase the size of the existing earth seawall structure for approximately 1.5km and replace 5 sea gates. Material will be excavated from adjacent to the sea wall and from an adjacent field. These works on RSPB Scotland Loch Gruinart Reserve and neighbouring farmer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370585
  Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay - Works will increase the size of the existing earth seawall structure for approximately 1.5km and replace 5 sea gates. Material will be excavated from adjacent to the sea wall and from an adjacent field. These works on RSPB Scotland Loch Gruinart Reserve and neighbouring farmer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382689
  Seawall improvements at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay - Works will increase the size of the existing earth seawall structure for approximately 1.5km and replace 5 sea gates. Material will be excavated from adjacent to the sea wall and from an adjacent field. These works on RSPB Scotland Loch Gruinart Reserve and neighbouring farmer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579157
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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