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title: "Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789847"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789847

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is planning a procurement process for the design and construction of a new Passenger Access System (PAS) at Craignure Pier, located on the Isle of Mull. Operating as the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with services to Oban, this project falls under the industry category of general public services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the planned procurement notice having been issued. Important upcoming dates include a future notice date of 10th March 2025. The location for this procurement is the Isle of Mull in the region of UKM63.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure projects, as well as those with expertise in marine and ferry terminal facilities. The project will require a comprehensive design and build approach, making it ideal for companies that have experience in delivering complex works. SMEs or larger enterprises with capabilities in handling public service infrastructures and those with a robust track record in similar high-profile projects will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths, potentially leading to substantial business growth and enhanced market reputation.

## Notice

Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523289 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45244100 - Marine installations
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523289
  Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build - Craignure Pier, located on the east coast of the Isle of Mull is owned by Argyll and Bute Council and operated by Calmac Ferries Ltd. The pier is the main ferry terminal for the Isle of Mull with ferries operating to and from Oban throughout the year. The terminal consists of the main pier structure providing two berths, a linkspan structure and Passenger Access System (PAS). The current PAS is nearing the end of its serviceable life, therefore the Council will be tendering for this structure to be fully designed and constructed on site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789847
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789847

## Provenance

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