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title: "NAC/5170 - Construction of a Coastal Hub, Irvine Harbourside"
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# NAC/5170 - Construction of a Coastal Hub, Irvine Harbourside

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762290

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a Coastal Hub at Irvine Harbourside. This project falls under the industry category of 'General public services' and will involve constructing a play park, skate park, pump track within the Beach Park, as well as landscaping, drainage, and road and path realignment between the Beach Park and the Harbour. The contract, valued at £3,783,848, was awarded to D. McLaughlin & Sons Limited and will commence in January 2025, with a duration of 74 weeks. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure with key dates including the pre-qualification stage from April to May 2024, and an invitation to tender from June to July 2024. The contract was signed on 11th November 2024, and the construction is expected to start on 7th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in landscape and recreational facility developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in similar projects, adequate financial standing, and relevant certifications such as ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 45001 for health and safety, and ISO 14001 for environmental management are well-suited to compete. Additionally, there is potential for subcontracting, fostering growth and partnership opportunities within the industry. By participating in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain visibility, and establish themselves as reputable contractors in the public sector.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a main contractor to complete physical improvement works known as the Coastal Hub (Phase 1) in Irvine's Harbourside. The works will include a play park, skate park and pump track within the Beach Park, landscaping, drainage, and road and path realignment between the Beach Park and the Harbour with associated works. The contract will commence in January 2025 and the anticipated duration of the contract is 74 weeks. The terms and conditions of contract will be the NEC4 ECC Engineering and Construction Contract: Option B (with Bill of Quantities).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a main contractor to complete physical improvement works known as the Coastal Hub (Phase 1) in Irvine's Harbourside. A Stage 1 guidance document containing an overview of the requirement has been uploaded to PCS-Tender for your information. The procurement process for this contract will follow the 'Restricted' (two-stage) procedure. The following stages will apply: Stage 1 - SPD Pre-Qualification Stage (PQQ) All bidders responding to the Contract Notice will be given the opportunity to complete an SPD which shall be evaluated by an Evaluation Panel. Based on the Evaluation Panel's assessment the five highest scoring suitable Bidders will be shortlisted for Invitation to Tender (ITT). Stage 2 - Tender Stage (ITT) Invitation to Tender documentation will be issued to the shortlisted Bidders. The weightings given to Stage 2 is 40% Quality and 60% Price. Estimated timescales of the procurement: - Stage 1 - SPD Stage - 10th April - 8th May 2024 - Stage 1 - SPD Evaluation - 8th May - 3rd June 2024 - Stage 2 - ITT Stage - 4th June - 16th July 2024 - Stage 2 - ITT Evaluation - 16th July - 10th September 2024 - Contract Award - 10th September 2024 - Contract Start - 7th October 2024 - Construction timescale - 18 months The Council intends to select a maximum of 5 applicants to be invited to participate in Stage 2 - Tender Stage (ITT) and will use the responses to the SPD (Scotland) in the selection process. Further detailed design drawings and specifications will be shared with the contractors who are successful following SPD stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519159 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,783,848 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D. MCLAUGHLIN & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519159
- 10 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502762

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502762
  NAC/5170 - Construction of a Coastal Hub, Irvine Harbourside - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a main contractor to complete physical improvement works known as the Coastal Hub (Phase 1) in Irvine's Harbourside. The works will include a play park, skate park and pump track within the Beach Park, landscaping, drainage, and road and path realignment between the Beach Park and the Harbour with associated works. The contract is anticipated at commence in October 2024 and the anticipated duration of the contract is 74 weeks. The terms and conditions of contract will be the NEC4 ECC Engineering and Construction Contract: Option B (with Bill of Quantities).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519159
  NAC/5170 - Construction of a Coastal Hub, Irvine Harbourside - North Ayrshire Council (NAC) seek to appoint a main contractor to complete physical improvement works known as the Coastal Hub (Phase 1) in Irvine's Harbourside. The works will include a play park, skate park and pump track within the Beach Park, landscaping, drainage, and road and path realignment between the Beach Park and the Harbour with associated works. The contract will commence in January 2025 and the anticipated duration of the contract is 74 weeks. The terms and conditions of contract will be the NEC4 ECC Engineering and Construction Contract: Option B (with Bill of Quantities).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762290
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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