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title: "River Nith: Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757795"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-02-22"
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# River Nith: Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration

Buyer: TWEED FORUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757795

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the River Nith: Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration project is being carried out by the Tweed Forum, located in Melrose, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 18th March 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of works and involves the construction of embankments, culverts, headwalls, and sluice gates in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, aiming to fulfil flood alleviation and river restoration measures.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in environmental protection and construction works. Businesses with expertise in river restoration, construction, and environmental engineering would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate. With an emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the evaluation process, companies that can offer innovative solutions while maintaining cost-effectiveness will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

The Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration project is for the construction of the detailed design as provided in this tender. The works include the removal of the embankments running through the Former Polquhirter Treatment Works and construction of new embankments at an appropriate setback distance to satisfy the flood alleviation and river restoration measures specified. The works include re-profiling of the ground between the river and embankments, which requires re-turfed, seeded and planted as per an agreed design. The works include the construction of a new culvert, headwalls and sluice gate are to be installed in the Castlemains Field Drain/Burn, with remeandering downstream of the new culvert.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenderers are required to complete and provide all information required in accordance with these instructions, the Conditions of Tender and the Invitation to Tender submission document. Tenderers submissions should answer each of the questions outlined within the ITT. Contracts will be awarded on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender with 60% of the overall evaluation score given to quality and 40% of the overall evaluation score given to price.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499335 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWEED FORUM |
| Locality | MELROSE |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 9DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247100 - Construction work for waterways

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499335

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=29
  17th March 2024 - Document with queries from site visits with responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=8
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=9
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=10
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=11
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=12
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=13
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 10
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=14
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 11
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=15
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 12
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=16
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 13
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=17
  22nd February 2024 - Site Vehicle Safety Standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=18
  22nd February 2024 - Earthworks Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=19
  22nd February 2024 - Geotechnical Report 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=20
  22nd February 2024 - Geotechnical Report 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=21
  22nd February 2024 - CAR Licence
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=22
  22nd February 2024 - HSE Leptospirosis Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=23
  22nd February 2024 - Ticks Lyme and other Diseases -Toolbox Talk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=24
  22nd February 2024 - Unexploded bomb risk map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=25
  22nd February 2024 - Site Waste
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=26
  22nd February 2024 - Design Risk Management Tool
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=27
  22nd February 2024 - PRE-CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=28
  22nd February 2024 - Volume 0 Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=5
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=6
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=7
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=1
  22nd February 2024 - Volume 1 Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=2
  22nd February 2024 - Volume 2 Contract Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=3
  22nd February 2024 - Volume 3 Scope, site information, specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499335&idx=4
  22nd February 2024 - Construction drawing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499335
  River Nith: Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration - The Former Polquhirter Treatment Works River Corridor Restoration project is for the construction of the detailed design as provided in this tender. The works include the removal of the embankments running through the Former Polquhirter Treatment Works and construction of new embankments at an appropriate setback distance to satisfy the flood alleviation and river restoration measures specified. The works include re-profiling of the ground between the river and embankments, which requires re-turfed, seeded and planted as per an agreed design. The works include the construction of a new culvert, headwalls and sluice gate are to be installed in the Castlemains Field Drain/Burn, with remeandering downstream of the new culvert.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.tweedforum.org
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757795
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