--- title: "Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation Buyer: FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715.json) ## Summary Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners have initiated a two-stage procurement exercise for ground investigation works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP), labelled as "Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation". This tender, falling under the 'works' industry category, involves both marine and land-based boreholes and other analyses. Located in Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire, the project has a budget of £4,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 7th March 2025 and the anticipated start of the contract on 2nd June 2025. This restricted procedure aims to shortlist 3 to 5 candidates to progress to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, with full documentation accessible electronically. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ground investigation and related services. Qualified contractors can benefit from a substantial project that emphasizes marine and land-based geotechnical work, which includes boreholes and sand grading analysis. Companies with expertise in similar harbour and marine development projects will find this contract particularly advantageous. Businesses that can demonstrate robust technical and economic capabilities are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process, potentially leading to further opportunities and recognition within the industry. The project promises to be a landmark development under the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan, fostering long-term growth for the selected contractor. ## Notice This a two stage procurement exercise with SPD as the first stage, shortlisting 3 to 5 tenderers to progress to ITT stage for the Ground Investigation Works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to carry out Intrusive Ground Investigation Works at Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Works comprise of a total 103 no. marine and 4 no. land-based boreholes, 13 no. grab samples for sand grading analysis and 6 no. vibrocores for dredge analysis to be carried out with associated testing and reporting to inform the design of the New South Harbour development. An optional 41 no. marine-based boreholes may be carried out within the existing Fraserburgh Harbour limits, depending on funding and scope of works requirements. It is currently envisaged that the works shall be tendered as a single package, however the boreholes to be carried out within the existing harbour shall remain an option in the contract with the main focus on the ground investigations for the New South Harbour. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522915 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FRASERBURGH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | FRASERBURGH | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB43 9BR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeenshire | | Electoral ward | Fraserburgh and District | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeenshire North and Moray East | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522915 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522915&idx=1 31st January 2025 - SPD Supporting Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522915 Fraserburgh Harbour Ground Investigation - This a two stage procurement exercise with SPD as the first stage, shortlisting 3 to 5 tenderers to progress to ITT stage for the Ground Investigation Works associated with the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan (FHMP) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=788715 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788715 - https://fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=788715 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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