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title: "Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726344"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726344

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the ground investigation works related to the Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road, with the objective of gathering geotechnical parameters and contamination data. This project falls within the 'works' industry category and is located in Aberdeen, specifically at Hareness Road, Coast Road. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, being the awarded supplier. The award stage was marked complete on 10th November 2023, and the contract is valued at £415,733 GBP. The project contributes to the detailed design phase of the link road and bridge, addressing risks from the Geotechnical Risk Register.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the fields of geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting. SMEs, in particular, stand a good chance in competing for similar contracts needing agile and specialised services. The procurement requirements included the necessity of membership in a pertinent professional body, insurance thresholds, and completion of previous commissions in ground investigation works. Companies that align themselves with Quality and Environmental Management Standards like BS EN ISO 9001:2015 will find themselves well-prepared to pursue future business with the Aberdeen City Council or similar authorities managing infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to undertake the main ground investigation (GI) works to provide geotechnical parameters and contamination / land quality data to provide information on the ground conditions beneath the proposed Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road to aid detailed design of the Link Road and associated bridge and also investigate the risks identified within the Geotechnical Risk Register for the Scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The main objectives of the Ground Investigation are summarised as follows: - Investigate the ground conditions across the Scheme. - Information for an assessment of ground conditions and geotechnical parameters for the design of the Scheme, through geotechnical in-situ and laboratory testing. - Determination of insitu CBR values to facilitate pavement design. - Investigate road surface to provide information on existing road design and formation. - Undertake geo-environmental laboratory testing to determine potential risks to the Scheme posed by on site contamination, especially relating to areas close to the former landfill (known and unknown locations) within the Scheme. - Investigate and monitor the gas and groundwater regime. - Provide information on potential suitability of site-won material from cuttings and its acceptability for re-use in proposed areas of fill. - Identify existing utilities across the site by carrying out on utility mapping survey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539940 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2023 - 4 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £415,733 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539940
- 30 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474988

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=13
  27th April 2023 - Site Boundary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=26
  27th April 2023 - Site Boundary - Updated to show red line
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=25
  11th April 2023 - Tenderer to include price for mitigation during the GI works, detailed in the UXO Risk Assessment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=24
  11th April 2023 - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=23
  11th April 2023 - Ness Farm Landgill Restoration Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=22
  11th April 2023 - Preliminary UXO Risk Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=21
  11th April 2023 - RBMP and GW Bodies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=20
  11th April 2023 - Historical BGS Borehole Logs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=19
  11th April 2023 - Groundsure Insight Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=18
  11th April 2023 - Sweco Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=17
  11th April 2023 - Preliminary Source Study Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=14
  30th March 2023 - Proposed Exploratory Holes Location Plan 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=15
  30th March 2023 - Proposed Exploratory Holes Location Plan 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=16
  30th March 2023 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=11
  30th March 2023 - Volume 2 - 2 Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=12
  30th March 2023 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=9
  30th March 2023 - Network Rail Asset Protection Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=10
  30th March 2023 - Volume 2 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=6
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Appendix 4 SPA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=7
  30th March 2023 - SPD (Scotland) Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=8
  30th March 2023 - BAPA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=2
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Instructions to Tender PDF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=3
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Appendix 2 Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=4
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=5
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Appendix 3 Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474988&idx=1
  30th March 2023 - Volume 1 Instructions to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474988
  Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation - The purpose of this contract is to undertake the main ground investigation (GI) works to provide geotechnical parameters and contamination / land quality data to provide information on the ground conditions beneath the proposed Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road to aid detailed design of the Link Road and associated bridge and also investigate the risks identified within the Geotechnical Risk Register for the Scheme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539940
  Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road Ground Investigation - The purpose of this contract is to undertake the main ground investigation (GI) works to provide geotechnical parameters and contamination / land quality data to provide information on the ground conditions beneath the proposed Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road to aid detailed design of the Link Road and associated bridge and also investigate the risks identified within the Geotechnical Risk Register for the Scheme.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726344

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