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title: "FEASIBILITY STUDY & 1st STAGE DESIGN WORK - CONNEL TO DUNBEG ACTIVE TRAVEL LINK"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')"
published: "2020-09-08"
---

# FEASIBILITY STUDY & 1st STAGE DESIGN WORK - CONNEL TO DUNBEG ACTIVE TRAVEL LINK

Buyer: SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604136

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## Summary

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is conducting a procurement process titled "Feasibility Study & 1st Stage Design Work – Connel to Dunbeg Active Travel Link." This project falls under the services category, specifically in the education sector, taking place in Oban, Argyll, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th December 2019. The total contract value is £57,000, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly those specialising in consultancy for infrastructure projects. Companies that can provide topographic and ground investigation services, along with experience in design work for shared pathways, will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of SAMS and local councils like Argyll & Bute Council indicates potential collaborative opportunities for businesses focused on community-oriented developments.

## Notice

SAMS wish to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to identify and undertake topographic and ground investigation surveys, identify route options and produce outline designs, in consultation with SAMS, Argyll & Bute Council, SUSTRANS and relevant landowners to a suitable standard for the construction of a shared use path linking Dunbeg with Connel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SAMS wish to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to identify and undertake topographic and ground investigation surveys, identify route options and produce outline designs, in consultation with SAMS, Argyll & Bute Council, SUSTRANS and relevant landowners to a suitable standard for the construction of a shared use path linking Dunbeg with Connel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394178 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA37 1QA |
| 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 | Oban North and Lorn |
| 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 | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394178
- 15 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372168

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=2
  2nd December 2019 - Appendix 2 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=7
  2nd December 2019 - Appendix 2 - Terms and Conditions Updated 29/11/19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=1
  15th November 2019 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=3
  15th November 2019 - Appendix 3 - Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=4
  15th November 2019 - Appendix 4 - Sustrans Places for Everyone
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=5
  15th November 2019 - Appendix 5 - Community Engagement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372168&idx=6
  15th November 2019 - Request for Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372168
  FEASIBILITY STUDY & 1st STAGE DESIGN WORK - CONNEL TO DUNBEG ACTIVE TRAVEL LINK - SAMS wish to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to identify and undertake topographic and ground investigation surveys, identify route options and produce outline designs, in consultation with SAMS, Argyll & Bute Council, SUSTRANS and relevant landowners to a suitable standard for the construction of a shared use path linking Dunbeg with Connel.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394178
  FEASIBILITY STUDY & 1st STAGE DESIGN WORK - CONNEL TO DUNBEG ACTIVE TRAVEL LINK - SAMS wish to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to identify and undertake topographic and ground investigation surveys, identify route options and produce outline designs, in consultation with SAMS, Argyll & Bute Council, SUSTRANS and relevant landowners to a suitable standard for the construction of a shared use path linking Dunbeg with Connel.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604136
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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