---
title: "Uig, Isle of Skye - Replacement Footrbridge"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784316"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784316.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-27"
---

# Uig, Isle of Skye - Replacement Footrbridge

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784316

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## Summary

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of the existing footbridge over the River Rha at Uig, Isle of Skye. This project falls under the works category, specifically within the general public services sector. The procurement process has been completed, with the award notice dated 27th November 2024. The total contract value is £145,533.11, and it was signed on 16th October 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting tenders via email, and the contract was awarded to Compass Building & Construction Services, located in Inverness, UKM.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the construction and engineering sectors. Compass Building & Construction Services, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that smaller firms with the right capabilities and competitive offerings can thrive in such public procurement processes. Businesses involved in civil engineering works, especially those specialising in infrastructure projects like bridge construction and maintenance, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities with The Highland Council and other local authorities. The open procedure ensures a fair and transparent procurement process, encouraging participation from a diverse range of businesses.

## Notice

Replacement of existing footbridge over the River Rha at Uig

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519114 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 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 | £145,533 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## 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=NOV519114

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519114
  Uig, Isle of Skye - Replacement Footrbridge - Replacement of existing footbridge over the River Rha at Uig

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784316

## Provenance

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