---
title: "Pontoon Jetty, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582583"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-27"
---

# Pontoon Jetty, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582583

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## Summary

The latest procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland, which is seeking contractors for the project titled "Pontoon Jetty, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle". This initiative falls under the construction industry, specifically focused on works related to the design and installation of a pontoon and access bridge at Urquhart Castle, located in Edinburgh. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 24th May 2019, with the project status currently marked as complete. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £300,000, was signed on 8th November 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, engineering, and project management, particularly those with expertise in marine or heritage construction projects. Companies like Gael Force Engineering Ltd, which have already engaged in this project, exemplify the type of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-suited to compete for such contracts. With the emphasis on sustainable and heritage-sensitive construction solutions, organisations with a strong background in conservation and infrastructure development could greatly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The works comprise of the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and certification of a new 6m wide by 40m long pontoon with an approximately 10m long access bridge at Urquhart Castle, and associated access path.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works comprise of the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and certification of a new 6m wide by 40m long pontoon with an approximately 10m long access bridge, and associated access path.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378500 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAEL FORCE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45241300 - Pier construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378500
- 2 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353155

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=3
  27th May 2019 - Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=18
  27th May 2019 - Revised Pricing Document with additional items AA and EA.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=1
  27th May 2019 - Tender Submission Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=17
  27th May 2019 - Updated Tender Submission Form with revised submission date as advised previously.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=16
  27th May 2019 - SIte Investigation Information for Existing Timber Pier
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=15
  17th May 2019 - CAD drawing 352
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=14
  13th May 2019 - CAD drawing 3 of 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=13
  13th May 2019 - CAD drawing 2 of 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=12
  13th May 2019 - CAD drawing 1 of 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=5
  2nd May 2019 - Pre Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=6
  2nd May 2019 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=7
  2nd May 2019 - Aspect Survey Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=8
  2nd May 2019 - Scheduled Area Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=9
  2nd May 2019 - Drawing-485-309-352
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=10
  2nd May 2019 - Drawing-485-309-360
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=11
  2nd May 2019 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=2
  2nd May 2019 - Preliminaries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353155&idx=4
  2nd May 2019 - H&S Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353155
  Pontoon Jetty, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle - The works comprise of the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and certification of a new 6m wide by 40m long pontoon with an approximately 10m long access bridge at Urquhart Castle, and associated access path.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378500
  Pontoon Jetty, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle - The works comprise of the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and certification of a new 6m wide by 40m long pontoon with an approximately 10m long access bridge at Urquhart Castle, and associated access path.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582583

## Provenance

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