---
title: "A83 Access to Argyll and Bute Preliminary Ground Investigation Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684212"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# A83 Access to Argyll and Bute Preliminary Ground Investigation Contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684212

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## Summary

Transport Scotland has completed an open tender for the "A83 Access to Argyll and Bute Preliminary Ground Investigation Contract". This contract, associated with preliminary ground investigation works in Glen Croe, has a total value of £1,800,000 and was signed on 19 January 2022. The procurement process is now in the award stage and the project is classified under the works category, specifically in the transport sector. The procurement procedure followed was an open method, indicating that any interested party could submit a bid.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and civil engineering works to engage with Transport Scotland. Both large and medium enterprises with expertise in geotechnical services, particularly those familiar with similar transport-related projects, would be well-suited to pursue this type of work. Participation in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster relationships with government entities, ultimately contributing to their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Preliminary Ground Investigation contract for the A83 Access to Argyll and Bute project. GI works located within Glen Croe including reporting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Preliminary Ground Investigation works for A83 Access to Argyll and Bute project in Glen Croe, including reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441380 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAEBURN DRILLING & GEOTECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441380

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441380
  A83 Access to Argyll and Bute Preliminary Ground Investigation Contract - Preliminary Ground Investigation contract for the A83 Access to Argyll and Bute project. GI works located within Glen Croe including reporting.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684212

## Provenance

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