---
title: "Alford to Montgarrie Shared-Use Path Invitation to Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778490"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Alford to Montgarrie Shared-Use Path Invitation to Tender

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778490

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council, located in Aberdeen, has completed a procurement process for the construction of the "Alford to Montgarrie Shared-Use Path". This project falls under the industry category of 'General public services' with specific CPV classification for construction works (45233161). The procurement was conducted via an open procedure competitive tender, with the award made to Mclaren Plant Ltd. The contract involves the creation of a 2.0m wide country-style footpath in Alford, Aberdeenshire, inclusive of associated fencing, speed tables, signage, and bridge installation works. The contract was signed on 31 October 2024, and the procurement process is in the Award stage following completion of tender activities that began from a notice on 19 September 2024 with tenders accepted until 14 October 2024. 

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, reflecting in the active participation and competitiveness of the procurement process. With a contract value estimated at £200,000, it provides a significant engagement for businesses involved in infrastructure development. Companies specialising in civil engineering, especially those with expertise in footpath construction and related infrastructure, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, created opportunities for awarding more contracts in the public works sector. This contract reinforces the potential for local SMEs to secure substantial public contracts and contribute to community amenities and regional development projects.

## Notice

Construction of 2.0m wide country-style footpath with associated fencing, speed table, signing and bridge installation works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a 2.0m wide country-style footpath with associated fencing, speed table, signing and bridge installation works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518447 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | MCLAREN PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518447
- 19 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514603

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=6
  27th September 2024 - Vol 6 - BoQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=8
  27th September 2024 - Vol 6 - BoQ Rev A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=3
  27th September 2024 - Vol 3 - Scope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=7
  27th September 2024 - Vol 3 - Scope Rev A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=1
  19th September 2024 - Vol 1 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=2
  19th September 2024 - Vol 2 - FoA & Contract Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=4
  19th September 2024 - Vol 4 - Site Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514603&idx=5
  19th September 2024 - Vol 5 - Precon Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514603
  Alford to Montgarrie Shared-Use Path Invitation to Tender - Construction of 2.0m wide country-style footpath with associated fencing, speed table, signing and bridge installation works.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518447
  Alford to Montgarrie Shared-Use Path Invitation to Tender - Construction of 2.0m wide country-style footpath with associated fencing, speed table, signing and bridge installation works.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778490
- https://wbmclarenplanthire.co.uk/

## Provenance

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