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title: "Maritime Mile Design Consultancy"
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# Maritime Mile Design Consultancy

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788531

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has completed the Maritime Mile Design Consultancy tender process, aimed at enhancing the public realm along Irvine Harbourside, called the Maritime Mile. This involves a multidisciplinary consultancy work for the design and administration of civil works, encompassing RIBA stages 2-4, and adhering to Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The awarded contract was signed on 2nd June 2025 to AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, with a contract value of £149,195. This open procedure falls under the services category, specifically coded as 79415200 in the CPV, targeting regional or local authority projects, and covers the region UKM93, Irvine. The project capital works are estimated at £6m, supporting local tourism through the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Notably, there was an extended deadline for submissions, initially set for 4th March 2025 and later moved to 11th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms experienced in delivering high-quality urban design projects and capable of fulfilling roles such as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator. Companies with relevant project management expertise in civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design are well-suited to such opportunities. While the lead design consultancy contract has been awarded to a large firm, smaller businesses, especially those skilled in implementing public ancestry improvement projects, can benefit from sub-contracting opportunities or future similar tenders. Furthermore, the focus on multidisciplinary skills opens pathways for collaborations and partnerships, leveraging expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions for substantial infrastructure developments, promoting economic development in Irvine and the broader Ayrshire region.

## Notice

NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC are looking to develop the next phase of the destination development project in Irvine known as the Great Harbour (GH), comprising of three activity hubs along the Harbourside and connections between them with public realm improvements, known as Maritime Mile (MM). The project is supported by Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) investment and seeks to promote the area as a tourism destination for Irvine and the wider Ayrshire Coast. NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537849 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,195 |

## 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537849
- 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524329
- 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522913

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522913
  Maritime Mile Design Consultancy - NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537849
  Maritime Mile Design Consultancy - NAC require a Lead Designer with a multidisciplinary consultancy service for the design and administration of civil works in relation to the public realm improvements along Irvine Harbourside, known as the Maritime Mile. The service will cover RIBA stages 2-4 from Outline Concept onwards, and also includes roles of a Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for construction works as stated in the Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The Council is seeking a team that's experienced in delivering high quality public streets and spaces with appropriate design qualifications. The total budget for the capital works is estimated at 6m GBP. The following terms conditions of contract apply: NEC4 Professional Services Contract (June 2017) - Pricing Option A, NAC Model Form Additional Contract Terms and NAC Exit Terms & Conditions. Please refer to PCS-Tender to access the documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788531
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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