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title: "Newburgh Seal Viewing Experience-Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758713"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO"
published: "2024-05-21"
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# Newburgh Seal Viewing Experience-Phase 2

Buyer: NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758713

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## Summary

The Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust SCIO has awarded a contract for the "Newburgh Seal Viewing Experience-Phase 2" to McGowan Environmental Engineering Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 21st May 2024. The project involves the construction of an All Abilities path and Viewing Platform, along with the upgrade of existing facilities at Newburgh Beach Road Car Park, Ellon. This tender falls under the works category and was conducted as an open procedure. The contract value is £98,227.70 GBP.

This construction contract by the Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust SCIO provides business growth opportunities for firms specializing in environmental protection works. Companies adept at construction and project management, particularly in the field of environmental infrastructure development, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The project aims to enhance public access to natural reserves while ensuring environmental preservation, making it a significant opportunity for businesses aligned with sustainable development goals.

## Notice

Construction of All Abilities path and Viewing Platform plus upgrade of existing Boardwalk and Viewing Platform

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust is registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) established in 2019. It delivered Phase 1 of the Newburgh Seal Viewing Project; the redesign and construction of the Beach Road Car Park, in 2022 and now wishes to undertake the design and construction of Phase 2 . This comprises an All Abilities path and/or boardwalk from the Beach Road Car Park to the side of the Ythan estuary and the construction of a low level viewing platform, and from here boardwalk access to the shoreline. In addition, the Trust wishes to upgrade the existing boardwalk from the low ground close to the car park to the high level viewpoint by (a) installing a non-slip surface and (b) repositioning and enlarging the high level viewpoint. In addition it wishes to (c) restore areas of eroded sand dune adjacent to the viewing platform and by installing wooden paling or another method, to prevent visitors using the eroded dune face to access the lower ground. The invitation to tender is for the design and construction of the new All Abilities path or boardwalk and low level viewpoint/ access to the shoreline and the upgrade of the existing boardwalk and enlargement and repositioning of the high level viewpoint and the restoration of the eroded sand dune areas and prevention of further erosion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505645 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,227 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO |
| Locality | ELLON |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB41 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Electoral ward | Ellon and District |
| Westminster constituency | Gordon and Buchan |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCGOWAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505645
- 27 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499586

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=1
  29th February 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=9
  29th February 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=8
  29th February 2024 - Sets out tender requirments and supporting documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=2
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=3
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=4
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=5
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=6
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499586&idx=7
  27th February 2024 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499586
  Newburgh Seal Viewing Experience-Phase 2 - Construction of All Abilities path and Viewing Platform plus upgrade of existing Boardwalk and Viewing Platform
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505645
  Newburgh Seal Viewing Experience-Phase 2 - Construction of All Abilities path and Viewing Platform plus upgrade of existing Boardwalk and Viewing Platform

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758713
- https://mcgowanltd.co.uk
- https://www.newburghtrust.co.uk/about-the-trust
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30681

## Provenance

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