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title: "Oban South Pier - Replacement full retention separator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783629"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# Oban South Pier - Replacement full retention separator

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783629

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Oban South Pier – Replacement full retention separator" under the industry category of Transport. The project is located in Locharber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae, and Argyle & Bute, with the procurement stage currently in the Award phase. The contract, valued at GBP 109,810, was signed on 23 January 2025. This project involves removing the existing interceptor, installing a full retention separator, reworking existing pipework, constructing new manholes, and installing duck-billed and flap valves to prevent seawater backflow. This open procedure contract follows procurement regulations and was bid electronically.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, water management infrastructure, and environmental compliance. Alchemy Plant & Contracting Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, showcasing how small and medium-sized enterprises can compete effectively in public tenders. Organisations with expertise in constructing and maintaining specialised maritime and transport infrastructure would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to expand their portfolio and drive business growth.

## Notice

It is proposed to remove the existing interceptor and its 2 No. access manholes and replace with a full retention separator which is fully compliant with current regulations and reuse/reworking of some of the existing pipework including construction of 1 No. new manhole upstream of the separator to allow future isolation for maintenance and 1 No. new access manhole over the new separator 2 No. access chambers. Installation of duck billed and flap valves downstream of the separator are intended to prevent the backflow of seawater into the separator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is proposed to remove the existing interceptor and its 2 No. access manholes and replace with a full retention separator which is fully compliant with current regulations and reuse/reworking of some of the existing pipework including construction of 1 No. new manhole upstream of the separator to allow future isolation for maintenance and 1 No. new access manhole over the new separator 2 No. access chambers. Installation of duck billed and flap valves downstream of the separator are intended to prevent the backflow of seawater into the separator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522361 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,810 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCHEMY PLANT & CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42131292 - Flap valves
- 44161000 - Pipelines
- 44423700 - Manhole elements
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45241000 - Harbour construction works

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522361
- 19 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518575

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518575
  Oban South Pier - Replacement full retention separator - It is proposed to remove the existing interceptor and its 2 No. access manholes and replace with a full retention separator which is fully compliant with current regulations and reuse/reworking of some of the existing pipework including construction of 1 No. new manhole upstream of the separator to allow future isolation for maintenance and 1 No. new access manhole over the new separator 2 No. access chambers. Installation of duck billed and flap valves downstream of the separator are intended to prevent the backflow of seawater into the separator.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522361
  Oban South Pier - Replacement full retention separator - It is proposed to remove the existing interceptor and its 2 No. access manholes and replace with a full retention separator which is fully compliant with current regulations and reuse/reworking of some of the existing pipework including construction of 1 No. new manhole upstream of the separator to allow future isolation for maintenance and 1 No. new access manhole over the new separator 2 No. access chambers. Installation of duck billed and flap valves downstream of the separator are intended to prevent the backflow of seawater into the separator.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783629
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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