--- title: "Kishorn East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KISHORN PORT LIMITED" published: "2024-09-06" --- # Kishorn East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement Buyer: KISHORN PORT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256.json) ## Summary Kishorn Port Limited has initiated the planning stage for the "Kishorn East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement" project, located at Kishorn Port & Dry Dock, Strathcarron, IV54 8XA. This project falls under the "works" category and involves significant construction activities such as rock blasting, land reclamation, and road construction. The procurement process, valued at £15,000,000, will formally commence with the release of the contract notice in October 2024, and the contract award is anticipated by December 2024. Interested contractors are encouraged to participate in the market research phase, and key proposals should be submitted to Wallace Stone LLP. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in heavy construction and engineering, particularly those with expertise in rock blasting and civil engineering works. Companies specialising in land reclamation, installation of drainage systems, and road construction will find this project especially relevant. By participating, businesses can gain a significant contract that aligns with Kishorn Port Limited's critical infrastructure enhancements. The procurement process will employ a Single Procurement Document (SPD) method to shortlist up to five tenderers, ensuring a competitive yet fair opportunity for qualified businesses. ## Notice Kishorn Port Limited own and operate the Dry Dock facility at Kishorn. The existing Dry Dock is to be enlarged by forming a cutting 100m long and 60m wide into the rock foreshore. The rock material blasted and removed will be used to reclaim 8.5 hectares of foreshore land to the east of the Dry Dock. Access roads are to be repositioned around the new works. The Contractor will design the blasting elements of the Works. In support of its ongoing operations, KPL is engaging in market research with a view to launching a competitive tender process for works associated with the East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement at a later date for the award of a contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 An SPD process will be undertaken to select a maximum of five tenderers. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is both to research the market to inform the design of the procurement and to give an advanced notice of the planned release of the contract notice which is due in October 2024. Contractors are invited to provide early expression of interest in relation to this opportunity. It is proposed that the scope shall be for the Contractor to undertake the following works: design of rock blasting; processing of rock aggregate; excavation and placement of overburden materials; land reclamation; installation of drainage; construction of new roads, installation of rock anchors; placement of rock armour etc etc etc to provide more detail. The successful contractor will be appointed as Principal Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513776 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KISHORN PORT LIMITED | | Locality | DINGWALL | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV15 9HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Dingwall and Seaforth | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work - 45113000 - Siteworks - 45241000 - Harbour construction works - 45248200 - Dry docks construction work ## Release History - 6 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513776 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513776 Kishorn East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement - Kishorn Port Limited own and operate the Dry Dock facility at Kishorn. The existing Dry Dock is to be enlarged by forming a cutting 100m long and 60m wide into the rock foreshore. The rock material blasted and removed will be used to reclaim 8.5 hectares of foreshore land to the east of the Dry Dock. Access roads are to be repositioned around the new works. The Contractor will design the blasting elements of the Works. In support of its ongoing operations, KPL is engaging in market research with a view to launching a competitive tender process for works associated with the East Reclamation and Dry Dock Enlargement at a later date for the award of a contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=777256 - http://www.wallacestone.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777256 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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